washing a new aquarium

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  1. somethingfish85

    somethingfish85 Skunk Shrimp

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    hey guys i was just wondering how everyone washes a new tank before they start filling it with all that water :D
     
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  2. swagger87

    swagger87 Zoanthid

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    I used warm water with just a bit of vinegar in it and soft paper towels.
     
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  3. mocarski

    mocarski Bristle Worm

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    I like to fill it with water, add a little vinegar, then run a powerhead in it for a couple of hours.
     
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