pijwee Posted February 2, 2012 Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 If I am buying a used aquarium, do I need to know if it was used for salt water if I'm not planning on having a salt water tank? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angel al Posted February 2, 2012 Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 Salt will wash out. Check for scratches, verify it's not leaking & that filters & heaters are in working order. If lights are included test them as well. If there is a stand check it for water damage especially if it's got any partical board in it that's showing signs of swelling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaguar Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 Check the conditon of the equipment for signs of algae growth. You will need to wash before you place these in your tank. Hot water and a lil bleach helps, just re-rinse after the bleach bath. Doing this can stop the spread of bacteria as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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