Jakesaw Posted January 13, 2021 Share Posted January 13, 2021 I have a tank that is currently housing some FW tetras. I'm considering using that tank and location for first SW tank, because I don't need to build a stand or reorganize for wallspace. I've got dead rock, filter, and heater and tank. The Filter is new Dead rock new heater in FW tank Tank - currently FW being used. Do I need to do anything specifically ( ammonia, bleach ) to re-purpose tank / heater for MARINE , or will bacteria just adapt, die off in new SW aquarium. The heater probably has some residual algae hardened onto it. Thanks 1 Quote Link to comment
WV Reefer Posted January 13, 2021 Share Posted January 13, 2021 1 hour ago, Jakesaw said: I have a tank that is currently housing some FW tetras. I'm considering using that tank and location for first SW tank, because I don't need to build a stand or reorganize for wallspace. I've got dead rock, filter, and heater and tank. The Filter is new Dead rock new heater in FW tank Tank - currently FW being used. Do I need to do anything specifically ( ammonia, bleach ) to re-purpose tank / heater for MARINE , or will bacteria just adapt, die off in new SW aquarium. The heater probably has some residual algae hardened onto it. Thanks Just clean it up as best you can and it will be fine. 😊 1 Quote Link to comment
Tired Posted January 13, 2021 Share Posted January 13, 2021 Should be fine. The bacteria will die off and the residual algae will decay, but it shouldn't do any harm. A gentle scrub is all it needs. 1 Quote Link to comment
Superdave Posted January 14, 2021 Share Posted January 14, 2021 Like said above, it will be just fine. Quote Link to comment
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