Storing my tank…do I keep old media!?

[JPT81]

Hi all,

Sadly I’ve had to break down my tank and store it away but I was just wondering…should I keep the old media and filter or shall I just throw it all away?

I don’t know when I’ll next use the tank, it could be quite a long time before I do. So wasn’t sure if dried out old media and filters would be worth putting back in a new set up in the future.

I couldn’t find the answer in the forum so I apologise if this has been answered before.

Thanks all…it’s been a blast 🙌🏻

 

[Wookii]

It'll be fine - give it a good wash under the tap, let it dry thoroughly on a radiator and bag it up for when you need it - just don't store it wet/damp otherwise it'll go mouldy.

 

[JPT81]

It'll be fine - give it a good wash under the tap, let it dry thoroughly on a radiator and bag it up for when you need it - just don't store it wet/damp otherwise it'll go mouldy.

Great stuff! I literally just had it in my hand, ready to throw in the bin 😂
Thanks for the reply, much appreciated!

 

[castle]

I’ve kept media and reused years later from a water butt; good to do if you have access to one.

It’s also really good to do if you have goldfish, as you can effectively use a sponge from the butt and add fish immediately.

 

[dw1305]

Hi all,

Great stuff! I literally just had it in my hand, ready to throw in the bin

I've got sponges that are <"fifteen years old">, and some <"sintered glass media"> that is much older than that.

I’ve kept media and reused years later from a water butt; good to do if you have access to one.

<"I do that as well">.

That is what <"I do with new sponges">. Once they are wet? <"I keep them wet">

cheers Darrel

 

[JPT81]

Thanks everyone! You’re all awesome. 🙌🏻😊

 

[LightingBamboozled]

From experience, make sure you dry it thoroughly in a well ventilated area before sealing it and storing it. The smells they can make if you let them stew in a sealed bag...not worth the time saved.