Heater question

[Kamdavid]

Can I use a 100 w heater for a 5 gallon tank ? Asking because a friend said they will let me use their 5 gallon for the baby fry my fish just had.

 

[Kamdavid]

Found out soap was used in it. How can I clean it properly ?

 

[Fishmanic]

Perhaps you should reclean it using vinegar.. Then rinse several times thoroughly.

 

[Kamdavid]

I have everything soaking in very hot water overnight. Will this help ?

 

[Kamdavid]

White vinegar ? How do I do this ?

 

[Fishmanic]

White vinegar would be fine. Just wipe it down well. ..Then rinse thoroughly.

 

[Colin_T]

Don't soak plastics in hot water because they release chemicals into the water.

If something has been contaminated with soap, just wash and rinse a few times with clean water.

 

[dmpfishlover]

I think that a 100W heater would be too much for a 5 Gal tank. You probably would want to go with something like a 25W heater.

 

[Mr Tomato]

Can I use a 100 w heater for a 5 gallon tank ? Asking because a friend said they will let me use their 5 gallon for the baby fry

Hi..well...I had to.. I'd place it just in front of the outlet of the filter. A suspicious must better than no heater. But that's just me.