Clean a tank

[chichas]

Hi i have a reptile tank which i maybe use for fishs as it is now freely so how to clean a reptile tank

 

[sharkweek178]

One thing is for sure. Don't use soap.

 

[xxEMOxLIZZARDxx]

I'd make sure it can hold water before filling it with fish as well.

 

[chichas]

I'd make sure it can hold water before filling it with fish as well.

Yes i will settle it but cleaning issue because after 1 year now i got a chance to clean it and replace it my brother gave it to me

 

[AquaBarb]

A lot of people use white vinegar when cleaning tanks before use again.

Ive used it in the past and it works quite good. Just make sure you rise really well and let the tank completely dry before you scape and fill up

 

[AdoraBelle Dearheart]

Yes i will settle it but cleaning issue because after 1 year now i got a chance to clean it and replace it my brother gave it to me

Any chance of a photo? Do you know what kind of substrate they used for the reptile?

 

[Boundava]

White vinegar is very good to use when disinfecting tanks because it does kill bacteria. It will also clean hard water stains. You can also use a Mr clean sponge; the original version doesn't have any cleaners in it, for any stubborn spots on the glass like dried on algae or any stubborn hard water stains. If you're comfortable with a razor you can always use that to scrape away any built on gunk on the glass. Don't forget the scrub under the rim as well, you may be surprised to see how dirty it is. You can go ahead and rinse the tank out when you're done with the vinegar, or you can wipe it down with some wet towels. The little bit of vinegar that's left over won't do anything to the fish. I've cleaned up many used tanks this way and haven't had any issues like fish death or plant growth problems.