converting fresh to marine.

[jon1985]

can I use the filter on a fresh water tank in a saltwater tank? I know I need to add a skimmer but will the filter work? maybe a silly question but thats why its in the new to the hobby forum.
thanks

 

[davewbush]

What kind of filter is it?

 

[jon1985]

it is a Eheim filter, if that helps.

 

[rustyjames]

for some reason i have always used those hang on back filters, the ones you can reload. be it carbon or some sort of posphate media. works for me.

 

[davewbush]

If it is a canister you'll just have to clean it and replace the media inside. Is it a canister or a hang on the back filter. If it is a hang on, what is in it, bio wheels and pads?

 

[ludiNano]

WELCOME TO REEF CENTRAL!!!

You can use canister filter just fill a bucket w/ vinigar/water mix and run it through filter.

However, filter pads in HOB and canisters trap so much junk that cant be removed by skimmer and need cleaned often. Make sure you get a good skimmer no Coralife superskimmers.

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