Hello all,
I purchased a used Hex Aquarium hoping to start a salt water tank. I have read after the fact that a Hex is not the best to use for a Hex tank, but I really like their shape and hope to make it work. I am a little worried about a couple of things. I was cleaning it earlier today using a weak bleach mixture but have been unable to clean what looks to be algae that is extremely old and hasn't been taken care of in ages. Its only in the creases where the molding to seal the glass is. I'm not sure how much of a big deal it is, but I have a gotten a LOT of it off.
The elderly lady I purchased it from had no idea how many gallons it is and I can only guess to say its around 30-40. It took me about 5 minutes to fill it up with a hose to stress it and check for leaks.
^I am nervous about that. It partially came off with cleaning. I am beginning to think I should just go out and buy a new tank, but I am trying to save money
Did I just dig myself a hole and go backwards or should I be ok if this thing does not leak? I appreciate any help I can get. I just want a piece of the ocean in my living room!
I purchased a used Hex Aquarium hoping to start a salt water tank. I have read after the fact that a Hex is not the best to use for a Hex tank, but I really like their shape and hope to make it work. I am a little worried about a couple of things. I was cleaning it earlier today using a weak bleach mixture but have been unable to clean what looks to be algae that is extremely old and hasn't been taken care of in ages. Its only in the creases where the molding to seal the glass is. I'm not sure how much of a big deal it is, but I have a gotten a LOT of it off.
The elderly lady I purchased it from had no idea how many gallons it is and I can only guess to say its around 30-40. It took me about 5 minutes to fill it up with a hose to stress it and check for leaks.
^I am nervous about that. It partially came off with cleaning. I am beginning to think I should just go out and buy a new tank, but I am trying to save money
Did I just dig myself a hole and go backwards or should I be ok if this thing does not leak? I appreciate any help I can get. I just want a piece of the ocean in my living room!