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Old September 26th, 2008  
Fish Bum
 
cleaning my used 60" tank
i know chemicals to clean is not good, but is there any thing apart from brillo pads i can use, tank has been standing empty for some time, im on a reconditioning mission, will be nice when done, any info appreciated
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Old September 26th, 2008  
Fish Keeper
 
I use vinegar, brings tanks up to near new....just be sure to rinse rinse rinse, and final rinse with some declorinator
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Old September 26th, 2008  
Fish Master
 
I agree..vinegar and hot hot water ...goodluck!
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Old September 26th, 2008  
Fish Bum
 
cheers peeps will try that in the morning
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Old September 26th, 2008  
Fish Master
 
see us americans arent all that bad LOL
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Old September 26th, 2008  
Fish Bum
 
lol
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Old September 26th, 2008  
Fish Bum
 
Magic erasers might help, too.
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Old November 16th, 2008  
JCV
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Shawnie View Post
see us americans arent all that bad LOL
Ha ha! yeah you can say that again
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Old November 16th, 2008  
Fish Master
 
I would just use bleach...tanks need to be disinfected. I clean all my tanks with bleach now after a rare parasite outbreak we had this year. You just rinse really well...water condition will take out any bleach residue. Cycle the tank then add fish.
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