How to clean out a nasty tank?

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  1. jhawkor

    jhawkor Millepora

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    I have a 30 gallon long that I'm going to setup as a hospital tank and it's been in storage for a while so it's pretty dirty. What's the best way to clean this thing out? Btw I already tested it for leaks.
     
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  2. oceanparadise1

    oceanparadise1 Fire Squid

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    When ever i need to clean out a used tank that i buy, i fill it with water and 1-2 gallons of vinager over night, in the am take a blade to the glass everything falls right off. Then i bring the tank out side dump it and spray it really well with a hose.
     
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  3. amcarrig

    amcarrig Super Moderator

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    After the vinegar soak, I would do a 50/50 water/bleach soak and then scrub the heck out of it, especially under the rim.
     
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  4. Sharkbate

    Sharkbate Coral Banded Shrimp

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    I second the 50/50 water-bleach soak. My friend did it ....rinsed & scrubbed with hot tap water for 20 mins after ...success.
     
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  5. sollie7

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    simple green
     
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