How to clean a dirty tank??

[Diesel]

I have a 15 gallon tank that have not been used for a very long time.

There are some much dirt and white stuffs on the tank now.

How do I clean and what product do I use to clean it???

thanks

 

[TomK2]

You can use just plain water, and you can use diluted bleach if you rinse it well enough afterwards.

 

[minoubinette]

yup, worked for me... rinse rinse rinse! and let it run a few days afterwards but dont forget the dechlorinator, overdose on it, then add the decorations and let it run again adding the dechlorinator. That's what I did and it worked

 

[BrianNY]

Well fortunately a 15 gal is small enough to clean in a tub. Sooooooo cold in NY now.

Here's how I clean tanks. Make a warm water solution (about 2 inches), using lots of non iodized salt in the tank. Get a good size algae pad and scrub. Vinegar works well on removing mineral deposits. Rinse the tank thoroughly and it's ready to go.

 

[Rocket2001]

I usually take a razor blade to the really tough stuff before scrubbing with an algae pad

 

[Diesel]

thanks

I will try use all those methods

 

[oscarbreeder]

Watch you dont scratch the tank with th razor blade.

I also use vinegar to clean tanks and it works great.

 

[XXFirefighter]

Grab a lemon and cut it in half !
Scrub it with that !

 

[SeriousDude5]

I would use bleach be sure to rinse well when finished don;t want to burn your fish.