Return after 9 years

[calvi]

Hello,

My name is Calvin. I was a broke college kid when I started with reef tank. After the tank crash I was unable to recover. Now after 9 years I’m back! Got a 90 gallons tank 3x2x2.

Hope this is also a good place to ask for advice....

How do you clean an old tank and sump. I can’t get the residue off the tank where the water level use to be. The sump is dry up and has a horrible smell.


Thanks in advance.

 

[Mastiffsrule]

Welcome back!

I like vinegar and an algea pad. Most older tanks will have that cloudy look when dry. Usually goes away when filled. Sump not sure off. May want to take this time to upgrade it. If not try to clean it some way, do it outside on a windy day;Smuggrin

 

[dbl]

Welcome to R2R and your new reefing family and welcome back to the hobby. Vinegar will be your best friend when it comes time to cleaning. Fill the tank with a strong vinager solution (and water) and let it soak. Razor blade (if glass) and a Magic Eraser.

 

[TUSI]

Hello,

My name is Calvin. I was a broke college kid when I started with reef tank. After the tank crash I was unable to recover. Now after 9 years I’m back! Got a 90 gallons tank 3x2x2.

Hope this is also a good place to ask for advice....

How do you clean an old tank and sump. I can’t get the residue off the tank where the water level use to be. The sump is dry up and has a horrible smell.


Thanks in advance.

Welcome Calvin, great to be back and yes this is the best place to be for friendly advice. Happy to have you on board

 

[Billldg]

Welcome back to R2R!!!

 

[Lovemyreef2015]

 

[Retro Reefer]

 

[Raege]

Welcome to R2R and back to reefing

 

[Dimmy007]

Welcome to R2R!!!

 

[Bob Weigant]

Welcome back

 

[jsker]

Welcome to R2R and back to reefing!!

 

[NY_Caveman]

Welcome back Calvin! Um, you may be broke again soon. LOL

 

[Hemmdog]

Welcome to reef2reef! Reefing is much more expensive now! Be ready for some ramen!

 

[Crabs McJones]

Welcome to R2R!

 

[crusso1993]

Welcome to R2R and back to the hobby!

 

[nautical_nathaniel]

Welcome to R2R!

 

[cracker]

Welcome Calvi I usually fill an old sump or tank with water & vinegar for a couple days. That usually loosens up all the old dried gunk.

 

[mich2599]

Welcome to R2R!

 

[Nburg's Reef]

Welcome! I agree with the vinegar bath and some elbow grease. If it's an older tank, i would inspect the silicone to make sure its still sound and not brittle or pulling away from the glass panels. Some of the older tanks can last a long long time, but it never hurts to inspect just to make sure.

 

[hdsoftail1065]

Welcome to R2R and back to the hobby!!!