setting up new DSB

[possum]

Just wondering if when i put the sand in the new tank if i should rinse it first. I am thinking i was told not to so that you have more of a variety of sizes or something. I can wait for the filter to clear the water if i need to not gonna rush this one

[reefrunner69]

Just wondering if when i put the sand in the new tank if i should rinse it first.

No you shouldn't rinse it.

I am thinking i was told not to so that you have more of a variety of sizes or something.

Very true

[possum]

thanks i have a 500 gph aquaclear filter so it should clear it pretty quick

[reefrunner69]

If you run the filter, you may as well rinse it

Just run some powerheads and add some LS and it will settle on it's own in a week or so. Then you will preserve the diversity of the grain sizes, instead of removing the silt with the filter.

[possum]

oh ok so no filter just a powerhead or 2. Got it!

Although a week or so is gonna be more like a year or so LOL

[reefrunner69]

Patience is one of the most important ingredients to a SW tank