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	Converting Biowheel From Saltwater To Fresh
LMuha Mega Fish Posts: 908 Kudos: 1144 Votes: 183 Registered: 17-Mar-2003	I have two biowheel filters that I used in a saltwater quarantine tank that was treated with copper. I'm now planning to use them on a freshwater tank. The only part I'm not sure whether I can re-use is the pleated paper wheel -- less because it was used on a saltwater tank than because it was used on a tank treated with copper. Is that likely to matter?
Posted 03-Feb-2006 22:19
crazyred Fish Addict LAZY and I don't care :D Posts: 575 Kudos: 360 Votes: 293 Registered: 26-Aug-2005	I wouldn't think so since copper is used in freshwater too. I would just rinse it really well and run in on a empty tank with active carbon in the filter for a couple of days if it were me. IMO ~~Melissa~~ "Beauty is in the eye of the beer holder."
Posted 03-Feb-2006 23:42
Fallout Moderator Communications Specialist Posts: 6416 Kudos: 4053 Votes: 742 Registered: 29-Jul-2000	it SHOULDN'T make a difference, but you're probably better off snagging up new wheels, they're cheap and it will alleviate your worries.
Posted 04-Feb-2006 09:57


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