Cleaning an empty tank - Aquarium Advice

msuburg · 01-05-2005, 01:43 PM

Hey guys,

My coworker had a question today about cleaning her old tank. She's giving it to her sister to do a saltwater setup. This used to be a freshwater, and she says that there's buildup on the sides. What should she do to clean it before she gives it to her sister?

Thanks,

Matt

FawnN · 01-05-2005, 02:07 PM

If you are trying to remove hard water residue. The easiest and safest way is to use household vinegar and water.

xray · 01-05-2005, 03:45 PM

Yup! just douche it.

oscarbreeder · 01-05-2005, 04:22 PM

Yes, vinegar and water is the best.

PK Tester · 01-05-2005, 04:54 PM

Yep Vinegar and water.

If the tank is Acrylic be VERY carefull not to scracth it. It sounds like it is glass though!

**An t-iasg** · 01-05-2005, 05:10 PM

If it's glass, not acrylic, using a razor blade on some of the more stubborn deposits will help. I use a Stanley utility blade (just the blade, not the utility knife itself) after softening with the vinegar. If you do this, be careful!

01-05-2005, 01:43 PM	#1
msuburg Aquarium Advice Regular Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: East Lansing MI Posts: 94	Cleaning an empty tank Hey guys, My coworker had a question today about cleaning her old tank. She's giving it to her sister to do a saltwater setup. This used to be a freshwater, and she says that there's buildup on the sides. What should she do to clean it before she gives it to her sister? Thanks, Matt __________________ 12 Gallon Nanocube 1 Astrea Snail 1 Blue Legged Crabs 1 Scarlet Reef Crabs Zoanthus & Mushroom Corals -Currently upgrading to a 75g saltwater!

01-05-2005, 02:07 PM	#2
FawnN Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Southern California Posts: 978 Images: 19	If you are trying to remove hard water residue. The easiest and safest way is to use household vinegar and water. __________________ Regards, Fawn

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xray Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: New Orleans, Louisana, USA Posts: 356 Images: 4	Yup! just douche it. __________________ Dance as if no one were watching Sing as if no one were listening Live each day as if it were your last Irish Proverb Ray 90 [acronym:338d0a84ee="Gallon"]gal[/acronym:338d0a84ee] 9 L. Cearuleus 5 C. Moorii 4 P. Acei 2 N. Venustus 2 I. Sprengerae 1 unidentified Mbuna 1 Peacock with a slightly deformed tail.

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oscarbreeder Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Columbia,S.C. Posts: 3,084 Images: 13	Yes, vinegar and water is the best. __________________ Please remember to vote for Aquarium Advice! http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v328/kyman_33/sig.jpg

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01-05-2005, 04:54 PM	#5
PK Tester Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Ohio Posts: 482 Images: 1	Yep Vinegar and water. If the tank is Acrylic be VERY carefull not to scracth it. It sounds like it is glass though!

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