40 g breeder possible issue?

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  1. Tautog

    Tautog Astrea Snail

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    I'm able to get a 40 breeder for a sump that's been used to house a bearded dragon for the past year cheap. Will this cause any issues in the reef? If anyone has done this I would appreciate feedback. I would like to know what would be the appropriate way to clean this, I was thinking of letting it soak in a ton of bleach.
     
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  2. 4phish

    4phish Montipora Digitata

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    Does it hold water?
     
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  3. Tautog

    Tautog Astrea Snail

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    Yea supposedly, but I'll be the judge of that when I have them fill it up before I take it
     
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    link248 Ritteri Anemone

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    I have one that I have bearded dragons in. That tank is built different than my 40g breeder aquarium. I will hold water for a little while, but it will bust eventually. If the tank is an aquarium and not a terrarium, then just check the silicone if it holds water.
     
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  5. Brennan

    Brennan Gigas Clam

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    If it is indeed a tank designed for reptiles (I believe they are called critter keepers?) then they are made with thinner glass than aquariums and not safe to hold water
     
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    Anldyxp Skunk Shrimp

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    I successfully converted my 40 gallon breeder terrarium into a 40 gallon tank. I measured the glass thickness and compared it to my 40gallon breeder fish tank and it was the same. Also I don't know if its a good idea to clean it with bleach. If you leave any residue, it will kill everything. The best way to clean it is with a mixture of white vinegar, and salt(as an abrasive).
     
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  7. xmetalfan99

    xmetalfan99 Giant Squid

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    Incorrect. The terrarium breader tanks are now made with the same glass ten gallon tanks are made with. Normal breaders are made with slightly thicker glass. As for cleaning with bleach, there is no residue left over. Bleach evaporates. I have cleaned many tanks as well as bleached lots of rock with no issues. All you have to do is fill the tank up after draining the bleach water. Then drain the fresh water. Let sit for three days and its just like new. Vinegar also does a great job like you suggested. If you are worried about the bleach, use the qouted method. I always suggested doing things the way you feel safe. Peace of mind is priceless.
     
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  8. Tautog

    Tautog Astrea Snail

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    As far as I know it was a new tank purchsed last year a 40g breeder. What should I be looking for as far as glass thickness?
     
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    Clonefarmer Millepora

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    The glass on my 40b is in between 3/16 - 1/4 inch.
     
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  10. Tautog

    Tautog Astrea Snail

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    I told her I'm gonna pass when she told me it was called a critter keeper
     
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