Is this tank useable?

[Attenbruh]

I found a cheap tank online in almost perfect condition: Only used as a hospital tank rarely. The only thing is it has been used for saltwater. Would it be ok to use it for a freshwater tank. I don't worry about the left-over diseases but only the fact that it is currently used for saltwater.

 

[xxBarneyxx]

Yeah will 100% be fine to use.

 

[fishyfun&fans]

Proberley good to go

 

[fishyfun&fans]

Maybe add some salt hardy fish in to begin with and go from there

 

[Bruce Leyland-Jones]

Maybe add some salt hardy fish in to begin with and go from there

Why?
It'll be getting a thorough cleanse, with lots of hot water and vinegar before use.

I found a cheap tank online in almost perfect condition: Only used as a hospital tank rarely. The only thing is it has been used for saltwater. Would it be ok to use it for a freshwater tank. I don't worry about the left-over diseases but only the fact that it is currently used for saltwater.

The problem with buying it, pre-owned, on-line, is that you can't see it up close and personal and check it for leaks.
Before you buy, get assurances that it doesn't leak and that there's a useful return policy.

Leaking tanks can be fixed with aquarium sealant, but these should be a lot, lot cheaper than non-leakers.

 

[fishyfun&fans]

Washing it out wasent mentioned in the op post

Leading me to think he was gonna go with a fill up cycle and then fish in approach with no prior cleaning

I could also be wrong

 

[PheonixKingZ]

I found a cheap tank online in almost perfect condition: Only used as a hospital tank rarely. The only thing is it has been used for saltwater. Would it be ok to use it for a freshwater tank. I don't worry about the left-over diseases but only the fact that it is currently used for saltwater.

As long as you clean it out super good, it’ll be fine.

 

[DoubleDutch]

And you might have to change lighting.
Seawater lighting is different than freshwaterlighting

 

[imw]

I assumed it was going to used for F/W ? if not why would the OP ask "would it be ok to use as a F/W tank" ?

 

[DoubleDutch]

I assumed it was going to used for F/W ? if not why would the OP ask "would it be ok to use as a F/W tank" ?

Am I missing something ?

 

[Attenbruh]

Ok, thanks for your advice. If I do get it I will make sure to clean it out properly (With no chemicals).

 

[PheonixKingZ]

Ok, thanks for your advice. If I do get it I will make sure to clean it out properly (With no chemicals).

Does it currently have saltwater in it? Or is it an empty tank that was previously used for saltwater?!

 

[Attenbruh]

It currently has saltwater in it but I don't own it.

 

[itiwhetu]

For goodness' sake it is a tank, clean it fill it up. It will be fine. Enjoy your new tank. If it leaks, buy some silicone, and reseal it and it will be fine.

 

[PheonixKingZ]

It currently has saltwater in it but I don't own it.

When/if you get it, just clean it super good with hot water and vinegar. You'll be fine.