Cleaning a dirty and used tank

kettlecorn · 04/26/2010, 03:54 PM

I didn't know about the vinegar so i spent about 3 hours scrubbing nonstop the tank with water, tooth brush, razors and tryin to get caked toothpaste-like algae and coraline off the tank.

I just loaded the tank in the bathtub with water and poured about a half a bottle of vinegar in. How long do i have to let it soak for all the stuff to get nice and soggy?

I also put all the used powerheads and stuff as well but i wasn't sure if i was supposed to keep the powerhead running or not. Its off at the moment.

Tuscaquatics · 04/26/2010, 04:10 PM

The longer the better. Ideally overnight. And just dump all the stuff in and soak it. No need to plug stuff up.

mcfeefer · 04/26/2010, 04:11 PM

I like over night ,if it is not long enough it will not just wipe off. Try a little longer . good luck

firebirdcrzy · 04/26/2010, 04:11 PM

No need to run powerheads but you can if you want. I would recommend dissasembling the powerheads while they soak so the impeller and such will clean better. I would let soak atleast overnight, but the longer the better.

kettlecorn · 04/26/2010, 04:13 PM

Awesome thank you.

polyppetey · 04/26/2010, 08:22 PM

Run the powerhead in the vinegar to clean it. Also clean one side of the tank at a time by pouring in the vinegar and laying the tank on its side, then turning it one side at a time facing down. OR using paper towels and soaking them in the vinegar and sticking them to your problem areas.

04/26/2010, 03:54 PM	#1
kettlecorn Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 308	Cleaning a dirty and used tank I didn't know about the vinegar so i spent about 3 hours scrubbing nonstop the tank with water, tooth brush, razors and tryin to get caked toothpaste-like algae and coraline off the tank. I just loaded the tank in the bathtub with water and poured about a half a bottle of vinegar in. How long do i have to let it soak for all the stuff to get nice and soggy? I also put all the used powerheads and stuff as well but i wasn't sure if i was supposed to keep the powerhead running or not. Its off at the moment.

04/26/2010, 04:11 PM	#3
mcfeefer Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: slippery rock, pa Posts: 80	cleaning tank I like over night ,if it is not long enough it will not just wipe off. Try a little longer . good luck

04/26/2010, 04:11 PM	#4
firebirdcrzy Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Northern Neck, Virginia Posts: 1,096	No need to run powerheads but you can if you want. I would recommend dissasembling the powerheads while they soak so the impeller and such will clean better. I would let soak atleast overnight, but the longer the better. __________________ My Wife says I have a problem. I responded by saying "if I could seal all the doors and windows, I would fill the whole house with water". Title: The equipment hoarder Current Tank Info: 30gal Clarkii tank: 90 gal RR,2x400w plusrite 22k 2x110w vho super actinic, deltec APF600,Tunze Osmo,2xTunze 6105 on 7095,MRC CR2,Kalk reactor,JBJ artica 1/5hp chiller, ACIII, 24"x24"x12" (30gal) frag tank joined to main tank:

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04/26/2010, 04:10 PM	#2
Tuscaquatics Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Tuscaloosa, AL Posts: 1,324	The longer the better. Ideally overnight. And just dump all the stuff in and soak it. No need to plug stuff up.

04/26/2010, 04:13 PM	#5
kettlecorn Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 308	Awesome thank you.

04/26/2010, 08:22 PM	#6
polyppetey Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: richboro Posts: 313	Run the powerhead in the vinegar to clean it. Also clean one side of the tank at a time by pouring in the vinegar and laying the tank on its side, then turning it one side at a time facing down. OR using paper towels and soaking them in the vinegar and sticking them to your problem areas.