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question regarding moving a filter from one tank to another

Discussion in 'Aquarium Equipment & Decor' started by Anonymous, Nov 13, 2008.

  1. Anonymous

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    Moving a filter from a quarantine tank to another tank
    I am going to be moving the filter from my QT to another tank. The QT hasnt been used as a QT in like a month, meaning I have hd fish in there, but simply for growing them out, not dosing it with meds or anything. My question is, do I need to clean it real well before moving it over? Or can I keep the BB and add them to help with the bioload of the other tank?
     
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  2. Anthony

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    If nothing has been in the tank for about a month there is likely very little beneficial bacteria if any on the media. That being said, it should be fine as far as illnesses go.
     
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    lol, there are fish in there (someone didnt read for comprehension!! :))
     
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    I saw the part that said
    and skipped the next part. LoL

    Just move it, it'll be fine.
     
    Anthony, Nov 13, 2008
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