Converting from saltwater

**daztwig** · 10-08-2012, 03:21 PM

Hello after some advice on converting my boyu saltwater tank to freshwater it is a fully contained all in one tank I know I need to clean it and remove the skimmer but was wondering if I need to do anything else. Here's hoping cheers darren

**Cliff** · 10-08-2012, 03:24 PM

I can't help you with removing the skimmer, but a strong viniger solution works great for removing the deposites typically left in a tank that was used for a marine set-up

**daztwig** · 10-08-2012, 03:29 PM

Thanks cliff I know how to remove the skimmer do I just fill with tap water a vinegar and cycle then rinse and cycle with just tap water then fill and treat with correct clarifying products

**Cliff** · 10-08-2012, 03:36 PM

You might be able to just wipe it down with a viniger solution follow by several really good rinsings with clean fresh water.

If that doesn't work, then you could try running the set-up with a viniger solution for a day or two followed by a good cleaning and many good rinses with clean fresh water

Once the tank is clean to your liking and has been rinsed really well several times, you should be ready to set it up

EDIT:

I fogot to mention, if the tank is acrylic, do not scrub it with anything that is not ment for acrylic tanks. Also, only rub the acrylic lighty as to aviod scratching it. The depots left by coraline algae can (at times) be abrasive to acrylic