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I recently bought a used saltwater tank that has the old sands left it in. I was wondering if it is posible to conserve that sands for fresh water fishes. Thanx
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If its Argonite sand I dont see a problem with it. I know several other people here on the BOX who uses Argonite sand
What fish do Jesper have
180 WC T. Moorii Chilambo +1 Petro trewavasae.
110 Cyps, WC Xeno Spilopterus Kipili WC/F1/F2 T. sp red Kiku
58 S. Decorus
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i would soak in fresh water for awhile to get any excessive salt out
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I don't see a problem with that. As long as you wash it well.Comment
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A little salt never hurt nobody.
What fishes you plan on keeping?I ate my fish that died.
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like everyone said , just rinse it well. i did this recently with some old live sand from one of my tanks and no problems.Comment
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You will be ok, I would just rinse it. I have used substrate from a an old saltwater tank before with no problems, its in my 90 gallon tank now with my kachese.150G Tropheus Moorii Ilangi
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If its argonite or coral sand, it will be ok for hard water fish, like African cichlids or goodieds for example. I would not use the previously mentioned types of sand for soft water fish, like most fish from the Amazon.
If it is silica, pool, or blasting sand, should not pose a problem either way.PLECOS SUCK!
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