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Filter cleaning

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#1 ·
I recently purchased a used tank and accessories. The filters are NASTY!! What is a good way to give them a good cleaning? Ive heared of white vinegar being suggested to clean the tank will that also be good for the filters? Filters are two Fluvals one is a 405 and the other is the 205. Also should I buy new tubing for it cause id assue there is a bunch of junk in those too??

Thanku in advance
 
#2 ·
Vinegar and warm water can be used . Soaking parts in vinegar and water solution loosens up gunk and scale and a bristle brush helps too. Be careful not to submerge the housing that contains the motor for the pump. Were it me,, (and it ain't) I would replace the hoses. Who knows what has passed through them and in my view they would be difficult to clean,not impossible,, just more time involved than I would spend.
 
#6 ·
seeing you posted this in the saltwater section are these filters on a fish only tank?

IMO enough quality live rock, flow, sand, and quality protien skimmer and water changes should be plenty of filtration. you could also add a sump for additional water volume, a place to hide equip and possibly carbon/phos reactors.
 
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