Really Old Filter,is It Safe To Use?

[Teri]

Some friends gave me a really old tank that hasn't been used for around 8 years, and it has a fluval external filter with it. I'm thinking of using this as a second tank, I've tried the filter, and it works, doesn't leak or anything, but after 8 yrs, will it b ok touse, or should i buy a new one to be on the safe side?

 

[joejoehead]

Some friends gave me a really old tank that hasn't been used for around 8 years, and it has a fluval external filter with it. I'm thinking of using this as a second tank, I've tried the filter, and it works, doesn't leak or anything, but after 8 yrs, will it b ok touse, or should i buy a new one to be on the safe side?

ya dissinfect it soak in hot water for a while... soak in really hot water.. and the tubes soak them but not to hot that they melt.... you should be fine..

 

[demonmagus]

should be alright, according to some people eheims have been used for over 30 years lol (the same filter obviously)

 

[Teri]

Great, thanx. Can't really afford a new one anyway at the moment!

 

[Rooster]

Will be fine, but if in ANY doubt sterilise it with some "miltons" sterilising fluid, as used for babys bottles etc... then rinse rinse rinse