New tank

[javman]

So i recently purchased a 72 bow front tank from a local who upgraded to a 150. Now he got most of the old coralline off but there are still spots, shpould i try to wash/scrape it off? If so what should I use I know not to use most cleaning chemicals.
Also He included a Sump and Skimmer, but on the sump has a spot for bio-balls, and i was wondering can i take them out and replace them with LR?
Thanks

 

[rbrockm1]

Originally Posted by Javman
So i recently purchased a 72 bow front tank from a local who upgraded to a 150. Now he got most of the old coralline off but there are still spots, shpould i try to wash/scrape it off? If so what should I use I know not to use most cleaning chemicals.
Also He included a Sump and Skimmer, but on the sump has a spot for bio-balls, and i was wondering can i take them out and replace them with LR?
Thanks
i would leave it wont bother anything. if you really want to get it off just use a razor. imo to much of a hasselle.
i am not sure bout the sump but it sounds fine to me. i would try it.

 

[shogun323]

I have scrubbed out an old tank using vinegar. It took some elbow grease but worked out well. Good Luck!!

 

[trigger11]

If the coraline is not on the viewing part of the tank I would leave it there as it will begin growing again anyway.
Yes, I myself would take out the bio balls and put LR in your sump. That is what I did with mine. Less maintenance and also gives more of a place for pods to grow where they arent getting eaten by the fish.
Congratz on the new tank. It's always fun starting a new one. I just picked up a 55G the other day for dirt cheap that had 50lbs of rock in it. So I will be getting that going.