aprlshwrs
Aquarium Advice Regular
I have a 29g tank that is running an Aqueon 30 filter. I am upgrading my filter to a Marineland Emperor 280 after doing some heavy research on what I'm looking for in a filter. (I have a gazillion guppies...(ok more like 16-17...they don't stay still long enough for me to count them), 2 platy adults 4 platy fry, and 4 cory cats).
Today, I went to Petco and purchased the filter that I wanted...it was the last one. Not only that but it was $20 off because of an after-Christmas sale. When I got home, I opened the package and realized that the filter system had been used. There are hardwater stains on the bottom strainer and in the well. It looks as if they put a new filter cartridge in the package because it was no longer sealed.
Should I be concerned? My friend suggested I take it back because I don't know what was in the water of whoever used it before me. However, the filter cartridge is new (newly replaced) and it looks as if it has been cleaned as well as they could have cleaned...(at least they made an effort).
I would like to know if anyone can think of any reason why I should not use this filter...or any suggestions to make sure I'm using it safely as possible. Honestly, people use someone else's old filters all the time...what steps do you take before you put it in your tank?
Today, I went to Petco and purchased the filter that I wanted...it was the last one. Not only that but it was $20 off because of an after-Christmas sale. When I got home, I opened the package and realized that the filter system had been used. There are hardwater stains on the bottom strainer and in the well. It looks as if they put a new filter cartridge in the package because it was no longer sealed.
Should I be concerned? My friend suggested I take it back because I don't know what was in the water of whoever used it before me. However, the filter cartridge is new (newly replaced) and it looks as if it has been cleaned as well as they could have cleaned...(at least they made an effort).
I would like to know if anyone can think of any reason why I should not use this filter...or any suggestions to make sure I'm using it safely as possible. Honestly, people use someone else's old filters all the time...what steps do you take before you put it in your tank?