Oceanic Aquariums

[ram6519]

I have a 55 gal reef tank I have had up and running for about 5 months. I also have a 26 Gal Oceanic tank that my son kept a fair sized turtle in for about a year. It has been empty for about 6 months now. I was thinking about converting it into a sump but my LFS said they would not use anything that a turtle had been living in. Is this tank good for nothing now or can I clean it with white vinegar and convert this into a sump?

 

[theatrus]

I've heard the same advice before. My 55gal used to have a turtle in it (not mine). Was dry for several months though.

As long as you clean it I figure it should be fine?

 

[RocketSeason]

That would be a waste of a VERY good tank! (I love Oceanic Products)

Someone here knows the best way to clean a tank...unfortunatly, its not me.

 

[Edmonton Eskimo]

Clean it with bleach and make sure you rinse it thoroughly and repeatedly. Nothing can live through bleaching.

 

[nodoubt471]

make sure that metal based medications (esp copper) were never in the tank, because they are very persistent.

 

[X the Outsider]

Bleach would do the job. You shouldn't let that Oceanic go to waste. They've got great tanks. At my store we have two stainless steel 50g for 499.99. But I can get a 58 for close to 300 so I might do that.