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01/02/2006, 05:02 PM
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Is this clean enough?
I am changing my 29 gallon freshwater tank of 2 years to a saltwater tank (probably FOWLR, but maybe a reef down the road). I took out all of the equipment, plastic decorations, and black gravel and washed the tank with water and paper towels. My questions is--did I clean it well enough? Should I dissinfect it with vinegar water or something else?
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01/02/2006, 06:28 PM
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I disinfect all my 2nd hand tanks FW or SW with a bleach/water solution. I add a 1/4 cup per ten gallons. It's stiff and nothing survives. Then I let it sit dry for a few days then fill and airriate for a few days with FW.
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01/02/2006, 07:34 PM
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I used vinegar and hot water to clean 3 tanks and they look brand new. If you have mineral stains (rainbows in the glass) you can use some baking soda and vinegar and it cleans it pretty well.
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01/02/2006, 08:45 PM
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It's not dirty at all. I was just wondering if I should dissinfect it to kill bacteria or any "bad stuff".
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01/02/2006, 08:47 PM
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I would do the bleach thing as well, just for that extra peace of mind
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01/02/2006, 08:56 PM
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I think I'll bleach it. As you said cmhollis--it will be an extra peace of mind. I really don't feel like screwing this tank up because I am lazy.
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