Cleaning a used tank!!

[JOKER]

I have searched some and havent found much on cleaning a used tank. Just wondering what everybody uses to clean a used tank prior to putting back into service. I know white vinegar for sure cleans good but is that enough???

 

[solar]

Vinegar and water
And usually a razor blade or 2

 

[fireman23]

What solar said.

 

[jmann124]

Vinegar and water
And usually a razor blade or 2

Exactly this.

 

[JOKER]

Thats all i have found also. Didnt know if there was some kind of cleaner to disinfect. Well that job is done, now just to get all my other stuff so i can put together.

 

[Alex27]

There is a solution called "magiclean" which I've used for powerheads and pumps, however on a big tank this would be a bit pricey. Vinegar and water is cheap and very effective for tanks. and a razor blade for the coraline.

 

[fragmatic]

I use Bayers to kill everything after the first scrape off, then a good water hose, then do as the others said. As a final wipe I use alcohol. Then while it dries, I go get a beer, but surrender to the wife's dare to inter the house in such a mess from the clean up, leave most of my clothes in the garage and head straight to the shower. Then if I'm lucky she may bring me a beer, if not, I know I'm in serious trouble. Which means I best get back out there and clean up every once of that mess, and pick up those clothes, and get my own beer.

Cleaning out a used tank can be a pain. ...not that I would know or anything.

 

[JOKER]

Vinegar and water cleaned it up nicely. I just poured the whole gallon in and mixed some water and started scrubbing. I will do this again before setting up. I still have a ways to go and a lot of $$ before ready so no hurry.

 

[JOKER]

I use Bayers to kill everything after the first scrape off, then a good water hose, then do as the others said. As a final wipe I use alcohol.

What is Bayers? As for the alcohol i guess that wouldnt be a bad idea as it will evaporate anything that was left in there.

 

[fragmatic]

What is Bayers? As for the alcohol i guess that wouldnt be a bad idea as it will evaporate anything that was left in there.

Many of us use it to dip our corals to kill unwanted life forms. Search the forum, I'm short on time or I would provide the link.

here is a link to a thread with Bayer info..: https://www.reef2reef.com/forums/ge...ropora-acro-eating-flatworms.html#post1252196

 

[NanaReefer]

If you really want the vinegar to work well, leaving very little scrubbing to be done (if at all) Bring it to a boil via the microwave

 

[JOKER]

Ok. I know that bayer.lol. DUH!! I wasnt thinking.

 

[gmoney243]

I cleaned my tank very very dirty with just soaking for 3 days in 2 gal vinegar to 180g water and everything.just wiped cleaned easily. Look at my build thread for pics

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[TripleT]

Muratic acid works in minutes!