Old "live reef" sand?

nanette37 · 01-06-2012, 12:15 AM

years ago i had reef tanks and only saltwater, and now im starting up my first planted tank. for substrate, i was wondering if this old sand from my saltwater tanks would be alright? i washed it and then baked it in the oven to kill off anything. would it be suitable? thanks

**Hoppy** · 01-06-2012, 02:02 AM

It is probably a calcium carbonate sand, so no, it isn't good for a planted tank, except perhaps for an African Cichlid tank.

nanette37 · 01-06-2012, 02:04 AM

i firgured it wouldnt be a smart choice. thanks for the help! i'll look for something else

01-06-2012, 12:15 AM	#1
nanette37 Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 30	Old "live reef" sand? years ago i had reef tanks and only saltwater, and now im starting up my first planted tank. for substrate, i was wondering if this old sand from my saltwater tanks would be alright? i washed it and then baked it in the oven to kill off anything. would it be suitable? thanks

01-06-2012, 02:02 AM	#2
Hoppy Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (57/100%) Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 17,286	It is probably a calcium carbonate sand, so no, it isn't good for a planted tank, except perhaps for an African Cichlid tank. __________________ Hoppy

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01-06-2012, 02:04 AM	#3
nanette37 Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 30	i firgured it wouldnt be a smart choice. thanks for the help! i'll look for something else