Whats the best way to store ADA soil for later use?

[Tomfish]

I suppose I'm a little worried about ending up with a pile of expensive mud (pretty much what it is anyway). Is it worth leaving it in the sun to dry out before bagging it up? and should I be careful getting it out of the tank? Any thoughts would be much appreciated. Cheers
Tom

 

[aliclarke86]

I usually dry it in the oven.. Shhh don't tell the Mrs 🙂

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[Nathaniel Whiteside]

I've successfully dried in summer sun before.
It needs spreading thin and leaving on trays for a couple of dry days.

 

[Alastair]

I'm sure the booklet that's inside the bag says to ensure its kept sealed to keep in some moisture.
I think mainly so it becomes less brittle and not turn to mush

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[bogwood]

Similar to above.
Weather permitting, spead thinly on newspaper outside, and leave to dry.
Been doing for years, and has given me no problems on reuse in my shrimp tanks.

 

[Tomfish]

Thanks for all the replies. I'm may have to go for the oven option, as I live by the sea and can barely dry my clothes without seagulls crapping on them!!

 

[ceg4048]

Seagull crap is an excellent source of nutrition for plants.

Cheers,

 

[Edvet]

Just getting them to cr@p over the opened tank is hard............

 

[Tomfish]

Seagull crap is an excellent source of nutrition for plants.

Watch out Amano. Brighton bird poo, £40 a bag (may need capping). There's plenty to go around!