sand bed

[o0jmadr0x0o]

getting a new tank, same size but drilled, can i move my SSB to my new tank, or should i just get new sand.

if i should get new sand, can i use the sand from my old tank to make a DSB in my fuge?

 

[chazertis]

if you had a shallow sand bed and plenty of sand critters to keep the turnover high, then i don't really see why you need to get new sand. maybe just wash it a bit in saltwater before putting it into the new tank? someone else want to chime in?

 

[o0jmadr0x0o]

anyone else? shallow sand i mean like 1-2" throughout and it hasnt been getting tooooo stirred up in the back i dont think

 

[Will]

I've had quite a few tanks thru the years with deep sand beds and shallow and without. The main thing with a SSB is not to let it collect detrius and become a nutrient sink as SSB's don't process waste like a DSB. If your sand bed is fairly clean , I would surely go ahead and use the sand for the new tank.As it was said above , might wanna give it a quick rinse in saltwater beforehand , you will be surprised at how dirty it really is.