What can i use to clean a empty fish tank

[marvin willis]

Any Suggestions, something that wont make it toxic

 

[bruner54]

i use soap and water

 

[metweezer]

Bleach and water. I would never put soap in my tank.

 

[al mc]

White vinegar and water, then rinse well.

 

[spiderwoman]

Originally Posted by Al Mc
http:///forum/post/2651006
White vinegar and water, then rinse well.
+1 this is what we use

 

[9supratt4]

Originally Posted by bruner54
http:///forum/post/2650993
i use soap and water
Soap and water?? Are you planning on using the tank again?? Because if i'm correct, if there is any soap residue left over in the tank when you go to use it again, it will be toxic to all the life in the tank.

 

[kevin34]

Originally Posted by SpiderWoman
http:///forum/post/2651007
+1 this is what we use
+2

 

[shaun larlee]

vinegar is the way to go

 

[marvin willis]

how can i get rid of calicum build up? its driving me crazy

 

[anonome]

Vinegar and water, soak the powerhead etc in it, I do it overnight, and agitate the article to dislodge the calcium buildup, then soak in plain water overnight, rinse well. If it is in a tank that is dry.....not in an established tank, use a razor blade with vinegar.....only if the tank is glass....never on an acrylic tank. What are you trying to rid the buildup on or in? Meaning the back glass? Unfortunately if the tank has a lot of calcium deposits, from neglect of cleaning off the sides and front glass, then this is where your hard work is going to have to come into play.
Vinnegar and water is your best bet, maybe just soak the tank overnight in it, then start scrubing, just be sure to rinse really well. I mean really well..........

 

[marvin willis]

Originally Posted by Anonome
http:///forum/post/2651155
Vinegar and water, soak the powerhead etc in it, I do it overnight, and agitate the article to dislodge the calcium buildup, then soak in plain water overnight, rinse well. If it is in a tank that is dry.....not in an established tank, use a razor blade with vinegar.....only if the tank is glass....never on an acrylic tank. What are you trying to rid the buildup on or in? Meaning the back glass? Unfortunately if the tank has a lot of calcium deposits, from neglect of cleaning off the sides and front glass, then this is where your hard work is going to have to come into play.
Vinnegar and water is your best bet, maybe just soak the tank overnight in it, then start scrubing, just be sure to rinse really well. I mean really well..........
Its on the front and back of the fish tank

 

[anonome]

I would soak the tank with vinegar and hot water, then start scraping. Good luck, it is a hard and stinky job, but the outcome will be pleasant.