Best way to clean tank before using?

[bkweibley]

I have a 55 gallon tank that I plan on using as a sump for my system. It was used to house a large reptile for a few months, and then sprayed out and put in storage. How can I clean it to be sure that it woulnt hurt my system.

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[revsgirl]

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[revhtree Verified Admin]

Vinegar/Water is great to use! Let it soak and then clean it and you should be good to go!

 

[redfishbluefish]

Vinegar/Water is great to use! Let it soak and then clean it and you should be good to go!

+1 Vinegar is the best!

 

[bkweibley]

how much vinegar to water? Arnt there different kinds of vinegar also?

 

[bkweibley]

Isnt there red vinegar and white vinegar? which should be used? Just throw some of the vinegar into a container and fill it up with water, then use a washrag to whipe the aquarium down with it?

 

[Xingu]

I have used distilled white vinegar. I have also used bleach. If you use bleach be sure to use a dechlor, like Prime, and let it air out for a day or two just to be safe.