washing new sand

[m_lacom99]

Hey all.

My buddy at work is thinking about starting up a new reef tank. Hes a newbie and he was asking me a couple of questions. But since i am also new to reef's I'm not sure about this one. How do you wash sand? i know the technique is to put the sand in a bucket with a hose at the bottom and letting the water overflow slowly until everything is nice and clear. But my question is with what water do you do this with? Tap water... with all those chemicals in it??? Or is there another way to do it???

Thanks

Marc.

[fletch]

I would think that rinsing it with tap water will be fine
.................................................. ........................ John

[m_lacom99]

would he have to let it dry completely after?

[fletch]

I would just let it drain very well ......... John

[dano]

rinse thourghly i made the mistake of jumping the gun. i posted a pic earlyer but cant fing it now. but my whole tank crusted over with a white film. it needed to be scrapped with a razor blade.
fyi take your time rinse it well

[m_lacom99]

ok.. thanks.. good to know

[dano]

if you get a chance check out my post WHITE JUNK on page 6 of general.
concquences of not rinsing enough