Cleaning old tank

[ptw205]

I have a 24g jbj nano that has been in my garage for about a month since I took it down. Do you think it should be cleaned before I use it again? If so, recommended cleaning methods?


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[trackfast]

Fill it with vinegar and water and let it sit for a day. The more vinegar you use in the mix, the less you have to work to clean it.

 

[Saltwater77]

+1 to that. I would clean it for sure!!

 

[ptw205]

That was my original plan but then the vinegar needs to be cycled out. Isn't a fresh batch of saltwater pretty caustic in any event?


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[Beardown]

I'm curious on this topic, since I have a 29 cube that will be my QT tank soon. I was also wondering what the best way was to clean it.

 

[trackfast]

That was my original plan but then the vinegar needs to be cycled out. Isn't a fresh batch of saltwater pretty caustic in any event?


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Cycled out? Is the tank still full of water and sand?

 

[troublemaker]

I agree with everyone above. A gallon of Vinegar, fill it with hot water and let it sit.

 

[icedearth15324]

Definitely vinegar. if you have a costco membership, you can get I believe 1.5 gallon jugs for under $3 I believe. I'm actually cleaning a lot of my old equipment right now myself with vinegar.