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Old October 31st, 2009  
Fish Bum
 
how to clean tank

i recently moved and had my tank just sitting around. (no fish) some work was done in the house and some dust and saw dust got into the tank. im reaqdy to start it up again but i need to clean the tank from the dust. thanx for any help.
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Old October 31st, 2009  
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Just fill it up with hot water and give it a good scrub. You really don't need to use any chemicals. A good rinse with hot water and a scrub brush will get rid of any residue and get it ready for the fish.
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Old November 1st, 2009  
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Hello Halfguard. Great tips from Kitsune. Just remember "NOT" to use any chemicals or soap and I think you'll be fine too.
Ken
I've moved your thread to the "freshwater beginners/cleaning and maintenance" section of the forum.
Ken

Last edited by aquarist48; November 1st, 2009 at 04:57 AM.
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Old November 1st, 2009  
Fish Bum
 
a friend of mine told me to use bleach. what your opinion on this?
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Old November 1st, 2009  
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Bleach is good if the last inhabitants had a disease.
You didn't mention that was the case so I'd agree with the above posters.
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Old November 1st, 2009  
Fish Bum
 
yea, no disease, just alot of dust.....do you think i should use all new gravel also?
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Old November 1st, 2009  
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If you can rinse the gravel really well and it hasn't been exposed to toxins or anything I think it's ok to use.
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Old November 1st, 2009  
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Hi Halfguard.

Great info and advice above. Hope to see photos of your new tank once it's set up. Good luck!
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