live rock/live sand question

[Reliable1]

helping a buddy set up a tank that he has had idle for about 6 months. The tank has salt water but has not had any pumps on. Will he have to replace the sand? Are the rocks ok? What should we do?

Appreciate any help

thanks
frank

[reefnetworth]

it should be stinkin like road kill by now. everything is definatly dead. it can be cycled back to life with a powerhead and a piece of uncooked coctail shrimp. empty everything and rinse with a hose. start from scratch. REEF-ON!!!