SW to FW

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  1. an5r3w

    an5r3w Astrea Snail

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    one question, i have a saltwater tank i want to turn into a freshwater tank. because im going to put all the saltwater stuff into a bigger tank. can it be done? should it be done?
     
    an5r3w, Nov 24, 2008
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  2. GuitarMan89

    GuitarMan89 Giant Squid

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    I don't think it would be a problem, just make sure to wash out the tank well. A little salt left may not be that bad.
     
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  3. JohnFritts

    JohnFritts Peppermint Shrimp

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    Turning your salt water tank into a FW should be just fine. It's going from Fresh to Salt that you have to watch out for...

    good luck!
    -fritts
     
    JohnFritts, Nov 24, 2008
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  4. IBMGeek

    IBMGeek Montipora Digitata

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    Your ok since your upgrading your SW tank :hehe: Seriously though you should be fine, the reason why FW to SW could be a problem is because copper medication may have been used in tank, not your case though.
     
    IBMGeek, Nov 24, 2008
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  5. conjuay

    conjuay Feather Duster

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    Why not go into brackish? Best of both worlds!!!
    ...A little left over salt? no problem!
    ... Ran out of salt? No problem!
     
    conjuay, Dec 4, 2008
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  6. cannedmulder

    cannedmulder Teardrop Maxima Clam

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    Should be fine. I actually add a little salt to my FW everytime I do a water change!
     
    cannedmulder, Dec 4, 2008
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