Marine Tank to Fresh Water

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  1. Arrow Boy

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    Hey guys,

    If one where to buy a 2nd hand tank used as a marine tank (tank, sump & pump) is it safe to use as a fresh water tank?

    Any special cleaning needed?
     
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  3. Relborg

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    i would guess lotsa washing with viniger would be the best
     
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    If everything is properly cleaned it shouldn't be a problem; any residual salt would be negligible.
     
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    Yeah, just rinse it out well and it should be fine. Just remember to rinse out the piping to and from the sump. A fair amount of salt can encrust in there...
     
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