125g tank

[skipperdz]

hey guys new to the forum! i have a 125g tank that i got pretty cheap from a buddy of mine whos moving. although its dirtier than all heck. i dont plan on setting it up anytime this year, so i was wondering if it was ok to clean it up with some cleaners. that shouldnt do any damage like a year or so later when i finally have a place to set it up will it? i cant just use water to clean it all up.

[Hobster]

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[Hobster]

Was it a saltwater tank? Did he ever use copper in it?
If is encrusted with salt and calcium you can clean it with Muriatic acid mixed 10 parts water to 1 part acid. add the acid to the water.

After that is done and all rinsed out you can then use bleach and water. Again rinse it out well with fresh water and you are good to go.

[skipperdz]

thank you, muriatic acid...thats what the guys at the lfs said, was making sure there wasnt anything else thanks again

[wiszmaster]

welcome!

Why so long till start up?

If $$ is part of the issue ... look into buying LR from people who are going our of the hobby, or are moving .. breaking down their tank ... you can score LR for $1 - $3 /lbs ... sometimes even free. and you usually get some decent freebees with it.

[coralfarmer84]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9072040#post9072040 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by wiszmaster
. and you usually get some decent freebees with it.

like hydroids and flatworms :) this will never get old to me lol

[coralfarmer84]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9072040#post9072040 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by wiszmaster
. and you usually get some decent freebees with it.

like hydroids and flatworms :) this will never get old to me lol

[coralfarmer84]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9072040#post9072040 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by wiszmaster
. and you usually get some decent freebees with it.

like hydroids and flatworms :) this will never get old to me lol

[skipperdz]

well i just moved back from mt and live with the parents saving up for my own place...dont want to start a 125g than have to move it so im just using my 12g at the moment

[wiszmaster]

yeah ... wouldn't want to move that tank either.

[wiszmaster]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9076379#post9076379 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by coralfarmer84
like hydroids and flatworms :) this will never get old to me lol

HOW DID I KNOW THSI WAS COMING?

[fgcuboy]

Get a razor wallpaper scraper from the hardware store. Wet the glass and scrape away. Stay away from the silicone. Much easier than the acid but does not work well on overflows.