It is a very easy task. First take out everything that is in the aquarium such as rocks, gravel, decoration and all the paraphernalia. These have to be thoroughly washed if they are to be used again in the freshwater aquarium. Apart from the decoration, the equipment used has to be thoroughly rinsed as well. The better you will wash and clean it, the sooner your water will stabilize to a normal freshwater PH range. It is better not to use the old decorations. Get new stuff for your freshwater aquarium.
The remedy lies in your very kitchen. Get vinegar and water to scrub off the tank and make it squeaky clean. Avoid using an algae scrubber. It is better to use something that you can dispose off later so that the germs and grime are all tossed out in one go. If you plan to keep the old decorations, soak them in a diluted bleach solution. This will rid them off the diseases that they might be carrying.
It is better of you just throw the old gravel away. The old gravel might have bacteria from the previous fishes and might not be good for the freshwater fish that you will put in this new set up. Get a filter that goes well with the freshwater tank. There are many different types of filters available in the market and you will have to do some research to get the best one. If the previous owner has been using a power filter and you want to retain it, it is better to throw away its pad. Then set it up in an empty container, turn it on. This will clean it out thoroughly.
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