Re-using / washing sand bed

[copenhagen_cowboy@live.co]

I know this is a touchy subject but I was hoping to hear from some people who have tried it and to hear how it worked out for them In The end.

I am upgrading to a larger tank and am hoping to re use my Hawaiian black sand because I already spent way to much on it. My tank has been setup for a year with a 3-4" deep sand bed. I am switching to a shallow bed on the new tank.

I have read a few different procedures for washing and drying the sand. Some of these include rinsing with bleach water, then rinsing with tap water conditioner , then rinsing with ro water. Some people dry it out and some people bake it in the oven

What process have you used?
Did you have issues after you set it back up?
Did you have any issues long term?