How long will live sand live outside a tank?

[extremepcs]

Hi all,
I ordered some LS from SWF. I was hoping it would take the normal 2 days to ship, but they were uber efficient and shipped it in 1

Question - Will LS be OK without being put in to a tank for 48 hours (24 hours shipping, 24 more to get my tank setup). I MIGHT be able set up the tank before it arrives tomorrow, but it's going to be next to impossible.
Thanks!

 

[scotts]

Are you talking about the sand that comes sealed in a bag? If so, yeah you will be OK, The shelf life on that stuff is actually a lot longer than you would think. But also just so you know when I moved my tank I had my sand in a cooler for 4 days I think and while it was not perfect at the end it was still live.
HTH
Scott

 

[bang guy]

Originally Posted by extremepcs
Hi all,
I ordered some LS from SWF. I was hoping it would take the normal 2 days to ship, but they were uber efficient and shipped it in 1

Question - Will LS be OK without being put in to a tank for 48 hours (24 hours shipping, 24 more to get my tank setup). I MIGHT be able set up the tank before it arrives tomorrow, but it's going to be next to impossible.
Thanks!
Put it in the biggest container you can find with a powerhead or an air pump with as much water as you can. A heater is a huge plus.

 

[extremepcs]

Originally Posted by Bang Guy
Put it in the biggest container you can find with a powerhead or an air pump with as much water as you can. A heater is a huge plus.
Thanks. Luckily I was able to juggle some stuff around and was able to get the tank setup this morning. BIG relief :joy: