Question about Caibsea Live Sand?

[scott t]

I was looking at Caribsea Agra-Alive live sand and it says not to wash this just to add it to the tank. Is this right can you add this right to your tanks with out washing it? Says its packed in real sea water, but from what i have read on here you should wash the live sand.. MY tank will be new not cycled... Any help on this???

 

[luvmyreef]

I used this exact brand in my tank,,,,,Rinse it...If you dont the water will get really cloudy....

 

[techshredder]

i used it in my tank to .i didnt rinse epic fail my tank was cloudy for a day ha

 

[tonysi]

If its a brand new tank you don't really have to rinse it.It'll settle after a while-if you feel the need to rinse it do it with salt water not fresh,you don't want to kill any of the bacteria.

 

[scott t]

Originally Posted by luvmyreef
http:///forum/post/3152867
I used this exact brand in my tank,,,,,Rinse it...If you dont the water will get really cloudy....
SO even if my tank has not been cycled i should still rinse the sand in salt water and discard the water that came with it???
Thanks for the quick reply

 

[scott t]

OK so should i run the filter after i add the unrinsed sand or should i let it settle first???? I am new to SWF sorry about all the Questions but i want to get it right from the start......

 

[luvmyreef]

Originally Posted by Scott T
http:///forum/post/3152882
OK so should i run the filter after i add the unrinsed sand or should i let it settle first???? I am new to SWF sorry about all the Questions but i want to get it right from the start......
Oh, didnt know the tank wasnt cycled. It is your choice whether or not to run the filter. Your water will cloud up from the sand if you dont rinse it. It may settle, but when you get the flow going with powerheads, it stirs it back up. So if your not going to rinse it, IMO I would run the filter to take out the cloudiness. But its really up to you....

 

[scott t]

Thanks all who replyed it really helps when you are new!!!!!!