Am I asking for trouble

[b_james]

Using tap water to rinse my sand?

In the past Ive always used RO/DI for rinsing. Will I be asking for more aglae?

[TheReefGeek]

I have washed with tap and didn't have any algae problems.

BUT, with a 230, just do a 15% water change, and use that 30g of water.

[b_james]

Originally Posted by TheReefGeek

I have washed with tap and didn't have any algae problems.

BUT, with a 230, just do a 15% water change, and use that 30g of water.

Never thought about that... thanks

[TheReefGeek]

np. Happy rinsing! Wear gloves or its pretty hard on the hands.

[seashells]

Depends on the parameters of your tap water. If they're not good then rinse or wash your sand with tap water. Drain it and and then short rinse with ro/di I think would work.

Doug