Live sand from saltwater setup for freshwater?

[Orthopod]

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.

 

[Drstrangelove]

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.

 

[Curtis Rouse]

Live Sand is fine in FW setups

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[Drstrangelove]

http://**********.forumotion.com/t6694-live-sand-in-a-freshwater-tank

Take a read here, too. It seems like it's been done, but it has some points to consider.

 

[Miguel]

Just as a thought, what happens when all the organisms in the live sand die off in the fw?

 

[bulldovii]

I've used it once. Just make sure its really clean.

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[Orthopod]

Thanks for the input. My concern is that I'd be killing the freshwater fish with it - not that it would be beneficial.

Thanks.