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  1. 01-27-2013, 9:46 AM #1
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    Live sand from saltwater setup for freshwater?

    I picked up a saltwater setup that I am converting to freshwater. Can I use the live sand from the saltwater setup for my freshwater setup without serious issues?

    Thanks for the advice.
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  2. 01-27-2013, 4:30 PM #2
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    It could have different organisms in it and it depends on what the sand is made of. So 2 possible issues. The first only requires a disinfectant (bleach + water rinse, then thorough rinse clean.) The second depends on what is actually is and what will be in the FW tank.
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  3. 01-27-2013, 4:36 PM #3
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    Live Sand is fine in FW setups

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  4. 01-27-2013, 4:39 PM #4
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    http://**********.forumotion.com/t66...reshwater-tank

    Take a read here, too. It seems like it's been done, but it has some points to consider.
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    Just as a thought, what happens when all the organisms in the live sand die off in the fw?
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  6. 01-27-2013, 4:46 PM #6
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    I've used it once. Just make sure its really clean.

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  7. 01-27-2013, 5:41 PM #7
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    Thanks for the input. My concern is that I'd be killing the freshwater fish with it - not that it would be beneficial.

    Thanks.
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