turning saltwater aquarium to freshwater

[GhillieSniper115]

Hi I recently received an aqurium that was used in a saltwater set up. However it is too expensive for me to use it as a saltwater tank and I want to transfer it over to freshwater. The filter model is a Pro RS800G external filter and it has not been used in a very long time so I don't know if it works properly. I also have no idea if I can even still use the filter and if I was even able to I have no experience with this type of filter watsoever. So could someone please help me out here?

thanks

 

[Sniperhank]

The only real differences between salt and fresh water is...well the salt. I'd just get a new filter.

 

[Mrc8858]

The only real differences between salt and fresh water is...well the salt. I'd just get a new filter.

I've used hobs that were used on SW for FW just clean it good first

 

[Sniperhank]

Just don't reuse the actual filter pads.

 

[GhillieSniper115]

Just don't reuse the actual filter pads.

Ok that makes sence but I think I might just get a new filter. Mostly because I have no experience with a external filter and I don't know how to set it up or if it still works properly.