Cleaning up an unfilled tank safely?

[jds61403]

I have a 29g tank that i am going to set up but if needs cleaned up before I fill it. I've scrubbed with fresh water, but it still has some film. Any suggestions on what I can safely use? I'm assuming windex, etc. is out of the question. Someone suggested vinegar....

Thanks for your time.

 

[shrmnator]

if its glass use a razor blade at a slight angle and it will probably come right off
or give it time and it usually goes away on its own when filled with water

 

[misfit]

The razor blade method works great then rinse with fresh water. Be careful not to razor to close to the corners where the silicone is,you dont want any leaks :scared: .Good luck with your new tank

 

[magooo2]

The razor balde with fresh water is the way to go. Windex also will cause a cloudy film to cover the glass and as you might think will have detrimental effects if not cleaned off b4 refill.

 

[dragonzim]

You can also use some diluted white vinegar, just make sure you rinse and rinse and then rinse some more!!

 

[jakebtc]

there are algea cleaning products but I recomend going natural lol vinegar, razor , fresh water, elbow grease works best

 

[unleashed]

just fw normally does the trick i do use diluted white vinigar at times to clean a previously owned tanks(ive baught some real nasty ones) it rinses easy an any traces left behind are completly harmles to fish or other livestock.. below are a few photos of befores and afters this is an acrylic tank so no razor could be used on it it was all cleaned with a shop vac and vinigar and water solution and a sponge

 

[jds61403]

Thanks a lot everybody.