Jul 25, 2005 #1 R r6mason Aquarium Advice Activist Joined May 5, 2005 Messages 140 Location Texas When switching from freshwater to saltwater will I need to buy new media for my filter or would it be alright to use the same media?
When switching from freshwater to saltwater will I need to buy new media for my filter or would it be alright to use the same media?
Jul 25, 2005 #2 M malkore Aquarium Advice Addict Joined Dec 23, 2003 Messages 6,703 Location Nebraska, USA i would replace it. the nitrafying bacteria cannot make the transition (the salt water will cause their cell walls to explode)
i would replace it. the nitrafying bacteria cannot make the transition (the salt water will cause their cell walls to explode)