To bleach, or not to bleach

[SaracensRugby]

So, starting process of setting up new tank. Going to use rubbermaid stock tank as sump. I used this same stock tank to house all fish/rock/etc when I moved this Summer, but it has been dry for 6 months now. There are some pests that I do not want to take to the new tank, so should I use a light bleach solution to rinse the tank out for a couple days to make sure there is nothing dormant? Or am I overthinking it? Mainly worried about these tiny blue clove polyps which are taking over everything. I am bleaching all my rock as I take it out now for the new tank. I plan on cycling the bleached rock for a month or so, add Dr Tim's, then add all livestock to the stock tank while I get ready for the new tank to arrive.

 

[LAReefer4Life]

Use 8:1 water to bleach ratio or 1:1 water to vinegar ratio and then fill the rubbermaid and let it sit for 10 minutes. Flush it our several times with fresh water and strong dechlorinator or PRIME and let it air dry for at least 3-5 days in the sun until it fully dries.

 

[Snoopy 67]

Probably overthinking with a tank 6 months dry, but if it makes you feel better a bleach rinse can't hurt.
Make sure to use a dechlorinator when finished.

 

[SaracensRugby]

Does a normal air dry not work the same, ie do you need to sun to help air dry to get rid of the chlorine? Reason I ask is it's winter in Chicago, not a ton of sun.

 

[LAReefer4Life]

Does a normal air dry not work the same, ie do you need to sun to help air dry to get rid of the chlorine? Reason I ask is it's winter in Chicago, not a ton of sun.

Air dry is fine. Sun just helps the process more quickly