Sterilizing Used Equipment

[OffRoad322]

Looking into a few used pieces of equipment for my new setup to save some money...powerhead, maybe dc pump.

How do I make sure I don't transfer anything to my tank from someone else's tanks?

 

[OldReefGuy]

I would run them in bleach and than ro and than vinegar than RO over night. Air dry overnight and you should be good.

 

[gonereefing654]

If you want to sterilize then use bleach. If you want to clean the build up off then use vinegar.
I would do both depending on the condition it comes in. Maybe vinegar first to knock everything off and then bleach if it comes dirty.

 

[nereefpat]

Looking into a few used pieces of equipment for my new setup to save some money...powerhead, maybe dc pump.

How do I make sure I don't transfer anything to my tank from someone else's tanks?

Like disease?

Anything dry won't carry ich, velvet, flukes, etc.