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NFaustman Enthusiast Posts: 172 Kudos: 163 Votes: 78 Registered: 13-Jun-2005   | Are there any special requirements or procedures to be taken when converting a 30g tank that was previously used for salt water to a freshwater tank? Any special cleaning needed? "I am a believer in punctuality, though it makes me very lonely" EV Lucas |
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| tanker Hobbyist Posts: 99 Kudos: 113 Votes: 4 Registered: 04-May-2005 | Just be sure to wash everything well and clean up the salt creep. There shouldn't be any problems with disease as most organisms aren't compatible salt to fresh. |
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Shinigami         Ichthyophile Catfish/Oddball Fan Posts: 9962 Kudos: 2915 Registered: 22-Feb-2001  | Just wash it with water and wipe it down until it's sparkly clean. There shouldn't be anything to worry about other than salt and getting all that crusty stuff off. -------------------------------------------- The aquarist is one who must learn the ways of the biologist, the chemist, and the veterinarian. |
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Tanya81 Fish Addict Posts: 633 Kudos: 419 Votes: 37 Registered: 27-Jun-2003  | and with the crusty stuff.. take a razor blade.. helps out a ton!  72 gallon bowfront:Tanganyikan Lake set up 75 gallon: A. Baenschi trio,Cyanotilapia Afra Cobwe(4), copadichromis trewavase, protomelas sp. tangerine tiger(breeding pair) |
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keithgh   *Ultimate Fish Guru* Posts: 6371 Kudos: 6918 Votes: 1542 Registered: 26-Apr-2003   | NFaustman My old back drop tank was a SW and all I did was just hose it out and gave it a good clean up, it was never a problem. Keith  Near enough is not good enough, therefore good enough is not near enough, and only your best will do. I VOTE DO YOU if not WHY NOT?  VOTE NOW VOTE NOW |
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| superlion Mega Fish Posts: 1246 Kudos: 673 Votes: 339 Registered: 27-Sep-2003 | If you're like me with a coralline algae-encrusted acrylic tank, soak one side at a time in vinegar, it really loosens it up and you can remove it easily without scratching the acrylic. Just be sure to rinse the vinegar well (outside with a hose is convenient) ><> |
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| NFaustman Enthusiast Posts: 172 Kudos: 163 Votes: 78 Registered: 13-Jun-2005 | Thanks everyone, you are all very helpful. Much appreciated!!! "I am a believer in punctuality, though it makes me very lonely" EV Lucas |
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