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09/20/2014, 05:56 PM
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cleaning a old tank?? help!
I currently have a resun 500 but have recently acquired a red sea max 130c from a friend. Its not in bad condition but I wish to give it a good clean out to get looking as "new" possible and ready to start cycling so a can transfer everthing over from my current resun tank. If anyone has any tips or tricks on how to clean a reef tank without useing any chemicals or even info on things like useing tap water in the cleaning process? Any advice would be a big help! Thanks guys!
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09/20/2014, 06:27 PM
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Although it has many chemicals a solution of vinegar and ro water will do WONDERS
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09/20/2014, 07:38 PM
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+1 to vinegar
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09/20/2014, 07:43 PM
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Cheers guys! What vinegar and to what ratio water?
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09/20/2014, 09:37 PM
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I do at least 2/3 vinegar and 1/3 water. Then after rinse it off well and you are all good.
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09/21/2014, 07:23 AM
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If the calcium deposits are heavy go full strength on the vinegar, a 50/50 mix is fine for lighter deposits.
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09/21/2014, 08:10 AM
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Just use plain white vinegar that is sold by the gallon at the grocery.
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09/21/2014, 01:45 PM
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Thanks for the info guys
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09/21/2014, 03:16 PM
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I do the opposite. 1/3 vin and 2/3 water and i must say, it works like a charm. This is just so you dont waste soo much vinegar next time. |
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09/21/2014, 06:47 PM
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100 gal of vinegar to 200 gal of water...... Doesn't need to be RODI
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