Pool filter sand

[Gretchen]

I am thinking about changing the gravel in my 125 gallon to sand. I have read some places that you do not have to wash this sand and was wondering if that was true.

Thanks.

[theotheragentm]

I had to rinse mine like crazy, because it was horrible dusty. Other people don't have that experience. FYI, three 50lb bags should be what you're looking for to fill a 125 gallon. One bag works on a 55 gallon.

[krytan]

I would wash it any way, it's always best to be safe rather than sorry.

[James0816]

Always rinse it...never know what might be in that bag other than the sand. ;o)

[Mgamer20o0]

i would wash it

[Rbishop]

I never wash my sand.....fill tank to depth I want the sand...add water... fill another 4"...let settle for a few days...good to go...

[Reddog80p]

Pool filter sand is heavy and will settle quickly. I did the bucket rinse method but didnt even have to as it didn't even cloud the water in the bucket.

[TheFanatic]

Be careful if you have one of those magnetic algae scrapers. Where one side is on the outside of the tank and the other is on the inside. Go down about 2 inches from the sand all around the tank. Then do the last two inches. You don't want to pick up a piece of sand between the two pieces and then drag it all over your tank scratching the glass or acrylic....

[jpappy789]

Wash! Even when you think you are done, WASH MORE!:grinyes: