Cleaning Sand

[Wall_Tank]

I've had my sand from my old tank sitting in buckets.     What is the best way to get this clean........


And yes I have considered this option:  Buy new sand and let someone buy the old sand and let them clean it.   So easy and effective.

[cyberwollf]

I have cleaned it and it does suck as bad as you think it does... I had a 5g bucket full of water. I would do few cupfuls at a time until the water ran clear then transfere it to a "clean" bucket... few cups at a time.  tedious and smells horrible lol

[HUNGER]

i clean all mine i did a half a bucket at a time just keep running watter and moveing it around by hand till the water ran allmost clear

[Todd W.]

Handfuls from holding bucket into another bucket, rinse until clear.  Don't overload rinsing bucket to allow for plenty of agitation.

[Kenn]

I put mine on an old fiberglass window screen outside and lightly hosed it down. Spread it on a piece of plywood and dried it out in the sun for a few days.

Worked great for me.

[Todd W.]

I bet the sun really kills any leftover bacteria that is holding on.  Good idea.