Do I need to sanitize this used filter?

[Lusus_Naturae]

I found some used filters cheap, they were cleaned out and boxed up. After I got them, I washed them again with hot water and vinegar and they have been drying now for a couple days. Do I need to worry about anything form the old tanks contaminating my tank? I would think anything on it would have all died when the filter was dried out, just wanted to make sure before I put them in.

 

[Megabass]

I would think your good to go,myself i always do a 1 to 10 water to bleach soak for 15 min's,then a good rinse before i use pre-used items,and have never had any probs


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[Lusus_Naturae]

That's what I was considering, but I wasn't sure if bleach would be overdoing it since it's been dry for awhile anyhow. If it wasn't sitting out for weeks dry before I got them (I know where they came from so I know they were dry that long) I would do a soak in bleach solution. As it is, I'm replacing the tubes on the canister just so I don't have to deal with trying to bleach the stains out or worry I missed some crud. Just wanted to cover all my bases so I don't have to medicate a big tank. Maybe I will just bleach it anyhow so I feel better...

 

[Hot Slime]

I would bleach it. I do any filters I get used. Replace hose, and media. And I run the filter in a bleach water mix in a bucket. Rinse it out and rinse in primed up water.


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[Lusus_Naturae]

I was a bit concerned that some bleach water would get stuck in the motor housing, I guess I can Prime the rinse water heavy and run it awhile too.

 

[HarleyK]

Howdy,

If the filters were completely dry and you rinsed them, then there is no reason to bleach.

You're good to go.

HarleyK