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Can you change filters from salt to fresh



 
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Dixon81
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PostPosted: Sat Feb 25, 2006 12:25 am    Post subject: Can you change filters from salt to fresh Reply with quote
Is it ok to use a filter that was once used in a saltwater tank for freshwater. Of course i know you have to rinse it very well
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PostPosted: Sat Feb 25, 2006 5:15 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
i think so
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PostPosted: Sat Feb 25, 2006 7:25 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
The salt is so deeply set in the filters, that there is no way that you could re-use the actual filter floss material, or media. The filter (machine) could be used if rinsed out well.
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dbltrubl98
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PostPosted: Mon Feb 27, 2006 9:53 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
what about a wet-dry filter with bio balls, can I just rinse off the plastic balls?
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