milliemouse
Aquarium Advice Regular
Hey everyone
I just bought a second hand fish tank and got it home last night. I am in need of advice on how to get started with it. It is a 180 Litre which I believe is around 50 US gallons?
Firstly, I'm not entirely sure how to clean it safely, I have been told that vinegar is the best option for inside the tank as I am aware harsh chemicals are a big no no. Can anyone advise me on this?
Another thing is there is some really obvious lines on the back of the tank where a I'm assuming a background was adhered onto the glass, I've attached an image.. it's completely smooth to touch and doesn't rub off with a cloth and warm water so I'm wondering what will get it off.. or even what it could be?
*EDIT* have now determined it is a stain on the inside of the tank left from silicone adhesive, I have tried the same thing to remove it, as well as trying rubbing alcohol to no avail! *
For the calcium/hard water on the glass I've read that razor blades can remove any build ups so I will be sure to give that a try!
I'm planning on making this a planted tank with various different heights, nothing too difficult to take care of lol. Was thinking of using sand as a substrate but not really sure how I would go about that, would I add plant substrate and then sand on top? That is what I have done previously with gravel so I was wondering if it was a similar concept..
This is the biggest tank I have owned so far (newbie!) so I would really appreciate any advice or suggestions! Literally throw all the knowledge at me, about cleaning, plants, substrate, filters and even stocking..
Thank you!!
I just bought a second hand fish tank and got it home last night. I am in need of advice on how to get started with it. It is a 180 Litre which I believe is around 50 US gallons?
Firstly, I'm not entirely sure how to clean it safely, I have been told that vinegar is the best option for inside the tank as I am aware harsh chemicals are a big no no. Can anyone advise me on this?
Another thing is there is some really obvious lines on the back of the tank where a I'm assuming a background was adhered onto the glass, I've attached an image.. it's completely smooth to touch and doesn't rub off with a cloth and warm water so I'm wondering what will get it off.. or even what it could be?
*EDIT* have now determined it is a stain on the inside of the tank left from silicone adhesive, I have tried the same thing to remove it, as well as trying rubbing alcohol to no avail! *
For the calcium/hard water on the glass I've read that razor blades can remove any build ups so I will be sure to give that a try!
I'm planning on making this a planted tank with various different heights, nothing too difficult to take care of lol. Was thinking of using sand as a substrate but not really sure how I would go about that, would I add plant substrate and then sand on top? That is what I have done previously with gravel so I was wondering if it was a similar concept..
This is the biggest tank I have owned so far (newbie!) so I would really appreciate any advice or suggestions! Literally throw all the knowledge at me, about cleaning, plants, substrate, filters and even stocking..
Thank you!!
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