pentiumburner
Aquarium Advice Activist
Ok here goes. I have set up other tanks in the past but never one like this.
The tank came with a Del Rey 125 wet/dry filter, what appears to be an overflow tank, under gravel filter panels, two returns in the bottom that apparently were constructed when the tank was new. A UV Sterlizer,
lifeguard tower filters, one mechanical (pleat cartridges) one that says chemical, a pump that appears to connect to those in series, allot of valves and fittings that I guess I'll need to figure out eventually.
The tank and stand are seamingly in excellent condition. The previous owner was keeping salt water, but I want to stick with fresh. My questions are many, but my main ones are, what is the safest way to clean the inside surface of plexi? the outside no problem, have a good plexiglass cleaner but want to use non-toxic inside. Thought of water and vinegar but will this harm the acrylic? Has some water and salt deposits, but nothing too bad, (comes off w/a wet finger.)
Should I consider resealing? the tank was only dry for 6 months and it appears to be bond welded (not like a glass tank).
Should I even think about re-using the substrate. The previous owner had all puka shell gravel. The filters have been cleaned after the previous owner tore down the set up and the solid wood stand doesn't have a scratch in it same as the tank. I know new tubing is going to happen, the old stuff is still pliable, but not worth taking a chance.
Any other resources anyone can suggest will be welcomed. Sorry for the long post. T.I.A.
The tank came with a Del Rey 125 wet/dry filter, what appears to be an overflow tank, under gravel filter panels, two returns in the bottom that apparently were constructed when the tank was new. A UV Sterlizer,
lifeguard tower filters, one mechanical (pleat cartridges) one that says chemical, a pump that appears to connect to those in series, allot of valves and fittings that I guess I'll need to figure out eventually.
The tank and stand are seamingly in excellent condition. The previous owner was keeping salt water, but I want to stick with fresh. My questions are many, but my main ones are, what is the safest way to clean the inside surface of plexi? the outside no problem, have a good plexiglass cleaner but want to use non-toxic inside. Thought of water and vinegar but will this harm the acrylic? Has some water and salt deposits, but nothing too bad, (comes off w/a wet finger.)
Should I consider resealing? the tank was only dry for 6 months and it appears to be bond welded (not like a glass tank).
Should I even think about re-using the substrate. The previous owner had all puka shell gravel. The filters have been cleaned after the previous owner tore down the set up and the solid wood stand doesn't have a scratch in it same as the tank. I know new tubing is going to happen, the old stuff is still pliable, but not worth taking a chance.
Any other resources anyone can suggest will be welcomed. Sorry for the long post. T.I.A.
