quick help

[JumperGirl117]

Got a used 5 gallon and getting a used 55 gallon tomorrow. The 55 won't be up for atleast 2 months since we are moving but how do I clean the tank?

Vinegar and water, water, salt and water? And if I use salt does it have to aquarium salt or can I use household salt?

 

[JumperGirl117]

Sorry and the thing is completely glass

 

[Mumma.of.two]

If its dry then vinegar and warm water will be fine. A razor blade will help with hard water stains. If its been running and still wet, diseases could be present. Use a bleach solution to clean. 1 part unscented bleach to 9 parts water. Rinse well and let completely dry out to evaporate bleach or rinse in 3x prime dosed water to neutralize.

 

[Coyne]

See if a water and vinegar solution will do the trick. Salt wouldn't help in the cleaning process. In fact, it would likely leave mineral deposits behind.

 

[JumperGirl117]

It's dry and the vinegar solution worked wonders. I am going to rinse it out with water and then let it dry and smell it. With my sons humidifier I had to rinse it till it stopped smelling like vinegar and I am assuming that would be good then rinse with prime once since I didn't use bleach. But like they say better safe then sorry. Sound good?

 

[Coyne]

A super rinsing sounds good. Prime isn't going to do anything about residual vinegar, but if it gives you peace of mind.... It's not going to hurt anything.

 

[JumperGirl117]

Lol. True. If it's not needed it isn't going to happen. Kids are patiently waiting for dinner