Found a Tank

[ReeferRob]

So I found a sweet tank the other day. I think it is a 120? Anyway it looks like who ever owned it lost interest in it an just let the water evaporate out before they took it to the curb.
My question is how do I remove the I guess salt deposits from the sides of the tank?
Thanks
ReeferRob

 

[ficklefins]

Distilled white vinegar and water in a spray bottle makes for a nice cleaner that is also reef safe. Then you could either use some paper towels or a razor blade for those tough areas.

Does this help or where you looking for a different approach?

 

[ficklefins]

BTW, when I say white vinegar is reef safe I mean for cleaning so don't dump it in your tank. It will reduce your pH

 

[FateX8]

you just found it on the curb?!
good find if you did
i would just try water and a little elbow grease first, if that doesnt work the vinegar usually does the job
the kent scraper is amazing, even anything hard and with a flat edge will work the same its just easier to use imo

 

[ReeferRob]

Should I be conserned with using this tank at all?

 

[ficklefins]

Yes, you should always be concerned when using a tank with no history behind it.

Things to find out:
Does it leak?
- Check the silicone around the seems to see if it looks like the tank was resealed. Then take it outside, place it on level ground and fill it with water. You could leave it full for a few days to see if leaks at all. Depending on your weather forecast you could even put some newspaper around the tank as a sort of leak advisor.

Was copper used?
-I'm not sure if you can test for this or not but it may be worth finding out.

 

[ReeferRob]

Yes, you should always be concerned when using a tank with no history behind it.

Things to find out:
Does it leak?
- Check the silicone around the seems to see if it looks like the tank was resealed. Then take it outside, place it on level ground and fill it with water. You could leave it full for a few days to see if leaks at all. Depending on your weather forecast you could even put some newspaper around the tank as a sort of leak advisor.

Was copper used?
-I'm not sure if you can test for this or not but it may be worth finding out.

All great ideas. I was planning on doing a water hold test on it but didn't think about copper Can copper be trapped in the silicone or what? All the silicone looks great its just the lines about six or eight inches from the bottom.

 

[msman825]

anyone ever heard snake are turtle pee are poop was harmful also. I saw a thread someweres long time ago about it. dunno were sorry

 

[ReeferRob]

anyone ever heard snake are turtle pee are poop was harmful also. I saw a thread someweres long time ago about it. dunno were sorry

Yes, yes this is an interesting point. I don't truely know the tanks history, I am only speculating. What if it was used for some other type of pet?

 

[czieler]

U could try asking the guy where you picked it up never know..he might be willng to give you the history.

 

[follow3]

All great ideas. I was planning on doing a water hold test on it but didn't think about copper Can copper be trapped in the silicone or what? All the silicone looks great its just the lines about six or eight inches from the bottom.

With the residue lines at 6 or 8 inches from the bottom, I bet this tank was used for something other them fish. Probably turtles or maybe a Gator or Caimen.

I would say clean is good and do a leak test OUTSIDE. Then as a precaution maybe fill it, put in a couple of power heads run for a day and change the water...lather, rinse, repeat!!! LOL

Good Luck!!!