Cleaning the 210

carlosngloria · #1 01/09/2008, 08:05 PM

I just got my 210 home and I was wondering whats the easiest way to clean it out?

reefsahoy · #2 01/09/2008, 08:27 PM

i was reading ding to da dongs thread and you stated you might be looking for a pump. i have a marlin pump by sequence if you'd be interested. it's brand new and in the box. l will sell it for $180. new it runs $300+. here's the specs.
http://www.aquacave.com/detail.aspx?ID=539

i also have the impeller to downsize it to a wahoo that I can throw in. I had recently sold my 210 and this is a pump i bought for a backup in the event the main pump had failed, that's why it's never been used.

carlosngloria · #3 01/09/2008, 08:59 PM

thanks for the offer, but i think i may need a little more flow than the marlin can offer as i will be plumbing my skimmer from the return.

carlosngloria · #4 01/10/2008, 07:18 AM

How did you guys clean your big tanks when you first brought them home?

davester1 · #5 01/10/2008, 07:37 AM

yeah with some vinegar and water.. it was brand new.

carlosngloria · #6 01/10/2008, 08:30 AM

the tank is brand new but full of dust.

nyvp · #7 01/10/2008, 08:33 AM

you can use bleach if it was bad but palin water or add some vinegar is fine then flush with fresh water.

carlosngloria · #8 01/10/2008, 08:42 AM

thanks i think im going to put some water in the tank and wipe it around and then drain the water.

jeffbrig · #9 01/10/2008, 08:45 AM

With smaller tanks I stand them on end and hose them out. With my 250g, I simply wiped it down with wet paper towels.

pedromatic · #10 01/10/2008, 10:29 PM

It's a good idea to test it with fresh water before you fill it up to check for leaks. I suggest hosing it out, then siphoning out as much as you can. If you have a shop vac, use that to get the rest of the water out. Then just let it air dry.