Cleaning sand

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anna

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how do you clean sand?
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thanks,
the Pij
 
Anna - If you mean before putting it in the tank, some have suggested filling rice sacks (or similar bags) with new sand for washing.

If you mean after it is in the tank, it has been my experience that sand packs down pretty well and allows for use of a turkey baster to pick up debris from the top of it, or a syphon hose, or battery/air powered aquarium vacuum.
 
So i've tried to figure this post out for ages but i still don't get how to wash the sand i think it's safe to say i'm not the brightest crayon in the box
 
hi,

the way i cleaned my sand was first i boiled it. then i put it in a pillow case and let water run thru it untill the water ran clear.
 
thanks alex you have helped in nearly all my posts your axie is kool love the markings on his/her face.
Thanks all
 
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