switching sump from fresh to salt water?

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  1. Stammer

    Stammer Bristle Worm

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    please excuse my ignorance....What if anything should be considered in switching my freshwater tank with an active sump system over to a salt water fish only tank? Does the active bacteria carry over? Or does everythinghave to be cleaned before re-using? :confused:
     
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  2. skurious

    skurious Sailfin Tang

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    I wouldnt think that any of the bacteria built up would help in a sw system. Did you ever use any copper for treatment or anything in your freshwater set up?
     
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  3. dowtish

    dowtish Horrid Stonefish

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    lots of vinegar my friend!
     
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  4. Mr. Bill

    Mr. Bill Native Floridian

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    No, freshwater bacteria won't survive in saltwater. You'll need to clean everything and start over.
     
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  5. reefwerks

    reefwerks Flamingo Tongue

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    exactly...
     
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