Rinsing substrate????

[dustintx]

Is it necessary to rinse your substrate before placing in bottom of new tank? I was questioning this do to the fact that in my opinion you would be losing nutrients and any other live freebies in there.

 

[flower]

Originally Posted by DustinTX
http:///forum/post/3239070
Is it necessary to rinse your substrate before placing in bottom of new tank? I was questioning this do to the fact that in my opinion you would be losing nutrients and any other live freebies in there.

Dead sand yes, live sand no.

 

[dustintx]

Originally Posted by Flower
http:///forum/post/3239075

Dead sand yes, live sand no.

Ok that was my guess.