Dried Algea

[shadysyrup313]

I have a bucket of Aquarium sand I had put outside to dry (and not stink up my house). Its dry now and I want the sand in another aquarium. I noticed while it was outside it developed a lot of algae over the sand. I'm sure this is largely due to kids constantly pouring water into the bucket while playing, which took forever for it to finally dry. I was wondering if after I rinse the sand, if it would be ok if I placed it in a cichlid tank. Would some remaining dried algae cause any negative effects?

 

[fishfanatic]

I can't see it being a huge problem. I would say rinse it the best you can and try to get all of it out. I really don't think it will harm the tank. At least I don't think it will come back "alive" when it goes into the water.

 

[shadysyrup313]

It wouldnt bother me if it came back alive, one of my plecos is 12inches and will devour any algae very fast. I just don't want harm to come to the fish. Not sure if other bacteria would be on the algae or not. Ect.