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11/22/2010, 10:24 PM
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I posted last week about an emperor 404 and if I could use it to run GFO, and the consensus was obviously I can. My question now is this. I got the filter from someone who used it on a freshwater. Can I still use this knowing this? Who knows if he dosed any meds or anything and it was second hand to him. The thing works great and I want to take everything out of it and just run rowaphos in it so im wondering if i just get some hot water and scrub it with a toothbrush it will all be fine. What do you guys think because I really have to start running GFO soon??!!??!!
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11/23/2010, 08:36 AM
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are my questions lame? Because no one ever answers them until I.......
BUMP lol not trying to be annoying, im just waiting for a response before i put this filter into my tank!! |
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11/23/2010, 08:41 AM
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I suppose you could have some issues if the tank(s) it was on prior were treated with something like copper meds but I don't know for sure if the copper would actually adhere to the plastic. I would use it on my tank if it was cleaned out real well in a hot water/viengar soak and scrub. If the filter has a biowheel I would remove it.
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11/23/2010, 09:27 AM
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do you think if i have my girl put 1 part vinegar 4 parts water and soak it for the afternoon while im at work and then i scrub when i get home i coudl use it tonight?
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11/23/2010, 10:51 AM
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After a good soak and a couple of rinses I don't see any reason you couldn't use it right away.
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11/23/2010, 11:19 AM
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should i just fill up the internal canisters with like a cup of white vin. and 5 cups reg water?
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11/23/2010, 11:50 AM
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If it fits, I would just disconnect the motor and run it through the dishwasher a couple times. Don't use any soap though.
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11/23/2010, 12:43 PM
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great idea, but I only have a manual dishwasher and I dont think she would be pleased if i put a nasty filter into the sink haha!!!!! jk
 ill just soak it for a while and scrub it clean.
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