Preparing a new tank

[Clownface]

Hello, before adding water, rocks, sand,etc. should the tank be disinfected, treated in some way?thanks.

 

[WIReefer]

Hello, before adding water, rocks, sand,etc. should the tank be disinfected, treated in some way?thanks.

Is the tank new or used?

 

[cmoore806]

not sure what the consensus will be on this one but It makes me feel better to clean everything with water/bleach. hosed out with tap water then last a rinse or two of RODI. Ive only had smaller tanks where it isn't much of a problem. If it is a larger tank then a spray bottle with bleach/water might be simpler. Im sure many out there abhor the idea of bleach but like I said it made me feel better and no problems afterwards.

just saw a tank on the pet store shelf that had bugs in it, so just not confident these things are kept as clean as we like

 

[WIReefer]

Vinegar works well for cleaning tanks as well

 

[Pistondog]

Hello, before adding water, rocks, sand,etc. should the tank be disinfected, treated in some way?thanks.

If new, rinse well with ro di, no soap or chems, if used, do it twice.
I like wireefers suggestion of vinegar if used.

 

[Clownface]

Is the tank new or used?

Brand new. Thanks

 

[WIReefer]

Brand new. Thanks

Brand new I wouldn’t use vinegar doesn’t need it. Would just wipe down any dust or particles throw sand and water in your good to go. That’s what I have always done.