how to clean an aquarium.

turbonerd

turbonerd

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i found an old aquarium in my garage. i want to know if i can still clean it and how to check the seals? how would i go about cleaning the aquarium out. im pretty sure it was used as a freshwater setup because there is gravel in there with a undergravel filter.
 
squidd

squidd

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Elbow Grease and Vinegar will get most of the crud out...a razor blade will help with the tough stuff...
Lots of water to rinse...Bleach is OK, long as you do a Hot water rinse and a give a couple days to "air out"..
Check for leaks by filling with water ...
...preferably out side (just in case)...
 
scsinet

scsinet

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When I buy a used tank, I fill it with water in the garage or driveway and run the biggest possible pump(s) I can on them. I usually use two Iwaki 70s to generate lots of moving water. If the tank holds up for two weeks, then I go for it. Haven't had that method steer me wrong yet... yet.
 
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