Copper Questions

[Ulua]

I have a 20G tank sitting in the garage that I had a freshwater set up at one time. I never had to medicate, but occasionally used an algae treatment. Do I need to worry about copper or any other chemicals? Should i be able to use this tank for a saltwater set up once I give it a good cleaning?

What would be the best way to clean it?

Thanks

[reef-man_d-man]

You should be fine if you never used any copper based medication, to clean it just use warm water and a little bit of very mild soap, and rise alot, you should be fine, opps did I say that twice?? O well

[SAT]

Even if you used copper-based medications, it's improbable that a bare tank will have absorbed enough of it to cause a problem.

I wouldn't use any cleaners unless it's something simple, like pure non-anti-bacterial soap. Just plain water and a fresh, well rinsed sponge is safest. Avoid detergents and disinfectants. Household bleach is OK as long as you rinse throughly afterwards.