Equipment Review and Discussion :: Used filter purchase

[Gdiross]

I just bought a used eheim 2080 off ebay. The guy used it for a few months for a saltwater setup.. I am going to give it a real good cleaning and i already purchase all new media. I know I already bought it but now second guessing, is it frowned upon to buy a used filter, even if it runs like new? Also, is there any downside that he used it for saltwater?

Thanks

[steve]

It's not frowned upon, but you will have to thoroughly cleaning it. First, all used media has to be replaced. Next, clean every inch you can. A plastic brush/tooth brush helps. Finally, without any media, I would run it with warm water. Add something to help disinfect, like diluted bleach (2 oz to a gallon of water makes a weak solution) to do this. Rinse well repeatedly and let air dry for 12-24 hours.

[Gdiross]

Will do, thanks!