Second Hand Filter.

[Shelster]

Sorry for all the new posts as of late.

I am looking into buying a second hand filter that has been used for three weeks on a marine tank. (Mine is tropical)
Obviously I will buy all new media for it, however, should I just wash out well with boiling hot water all the casings etc? It's a fluval 206 for a 54 litre (I know it's overkill) I run a 306 on my 180 litre.

 

[Mikey1]

just rinse out with lukewarm water, no need for boiling water, replace media and your fine

 

[techen]

If you want to be better safe than sorry I'd use boiling water. It will contain salt which in small amounts can kill fish

 

[garyspence84]

Yes, as techen says, I would use boiling water too. Just to be safe and if anything else, give you peace of mind that its done properly

 

[Shelster]

Thanks very much.