After 9 months we had to take our 29 gallon tank down. We lost all the fish and decided to start over. I will be buying a new filter(Aquaclear 70). I have soaked the statues/decorations in very hot water and will let them dry in the sun for several days. Will do the same with the gravel. How do I clean the tank? I want to be sure to remove any algae and bacteria that could have cause all the fish to die. What is the best way to do this?
Starting Over
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Tetra1990
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You can wipe it down with a water/bleach solution, then rinse with HOT water. Let dry in the sun for days. If you have calcium buildup then vinegar,razor blade and a bit of elbow grease should do the trick.
Peteostler43614
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I had a similar experience, I used white vinegar and washed everything then a good rinse in hot water before drying thoroughly in the sun. Another option is to boil everything you can, and then let it dry. I try and stay away from bleach as it has chloramines and chlorine derivatives that can still be active after drying.
Tetra1990
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I don't use bleach myself, don't trust it. I mentioned it because some people use it.
