transfering equipment

[williej]

I recently picked up a 20 from a fellow who moving. It has a powerhead that is way overkill. I put that one in my 55 and want to move a smaller one from the 55 to the 20. I have been battling aipstia in the 55 and almost have it licked. I worry that I could transfer it to the new tank. Can I boil the powerhead? Can I be sure it will prevent cross contamination? I know they are cheap, but the LFS is an hour and a half away.
Thanks

 

[teresaq]

you can run it it vinegar water or bleach water. If you use bleach, be sure to use declorinator after. Rinse them really well after the soak.

 

[flower]

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Originally Posted by williej http:///forum/thread/383597/transfering-equipment#post_3356079
I recently picked up a 20 from a fellow who moving. It has a powerhead that is way overkill. I put that one in my 55 and want to move a smaller one from the 55 to the 20. I have been battling aipstia in the 55 and almost have it licked. I worry that I could transfer it to the new tank. Can I boil the powerhead? Can I be sure it will prevent cross contamination? I know they are cheap, but the LFS is an hour and a half away.
Thanks

Just soak it in freshwater overnight...nothing will live from the saltwater tank, not even hair algae. If you want it to be overkill add a little bleach...but rinse, rinse and re-rinse and then do it all over again to be sure to get it clear of chlorine before you use it.

 

[williej]

Thanks guys!