Freshwater to Saltwater

[dghby]

hi all, I have many tanks running in the house, (9 at the moment) I have an HOB fliter on my 120gl Discus Tank. but I also have 2 canister filters on that tank and I plan on adding
some Chemi-pure to one of the canisters today. when I do that I really have no more need for the HOB on this tank as I was using it primarily for Chemical filtration.

My question is this, can I add this HOB filter directly to my 75 gl Saltwater setup or does it need cleaned first. I am thinking because it is fresh to Salt I can add directly over without cleaning it first.

thoughts???

 

[Tphill]

I would think a good thorough cleaning with vinegar would be the way to go.

 

[sir bonkers]

Id let it soak overnight in ro water mixed with vinegar, let it air dry a couple days and put it to use.

 

[GHill762]

lol, it took you longer to create this thread than it would have to just clean the HOB filter..

it may not hurt anything to transfer it right over, but wouldn't that 5-10 minutes be worth the peace of mind?

if it were me, I'd clean/scrub it, then wash it well with vinegar, rinse it, let it dry..

 

[dghby]

lol, it took you longer to create this thread than it would have to just clean the HOB filter..

QUOTE] haha, always has to be one in every bunch. I ask a simple question.

 

[dghby]

I would think a good thorough cleaning with vinegar would be the way to go.

Thanks

Id let it soak overnight in ro water mixed with vinegar, let it air dry a couple days and put it to use.

Thanks

 

[GHill762]

haha, always has to be one in every bunch. I ask a simple question.

that's what we're here for :tongue: