Sterilizing sump, need help

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Need to sterilize my sump before putting it back in service.

Looking for input on proper chemicals, and at what ratio.


Initial thought is to use bleach water


Its a trigger systems acrylic sump if the material matters.

 

[tdileo]

I would do vinegar and fresh water since I prefer to go a more safe route incase I accidentally don’t clean it perfectly, but bleach water should work. I’d do a 1:10 ratio of bleach:water and let it soak overnight. Refill with clean water with a dechlorinator added and let it sit for another day, then give it the smell test and if no bleach scent I’d give it a quick hose down then put it back in after drying it out.

 

[aquanicssd]

Vinegar helps a bit more in breaking down certain things I've found.

You can also use baking soda and water with a soft cloth - that's a really good glass abrasive. LOL I'm not a hundred percent sure what it would do to acrylic. I could test that tonight if you're curious

 

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Vinegar helps a bit more in breaking down certain things I've found.

You can also use baking soda and water with a soft cloth - that's a really good glass abrasive. LOL I'm not a hundred percent sure what it would do to acrylic. I could test that tonight if you're curious

Well I had a massive dino invasion and I'm just trying to ensure I kill them off before setting up the new system.

Burning my house down is plan B