Switching fom fresh to salt

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r6mason

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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?
 
i would replace it. the nitrafying bacteria cannot make the transition (the salt water will cause their cell walls to explode)
 
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