Bleaching tank

[reef monster96]

when u get a new tank and you bleach it with bleach to clean it how much bleach do u need for a 300 gallon tank or can u just us chorine

 

[kcsnook]

Are you trying to get coralline off or are you meaning new to you but previously owned?

Why not use something less like vinegar?

 

[ChadRaay86]

I wouldn't bleach a tank unless you had a really good reason. Vinegar would work, but I doubt its bad enough for either.

 

[reef monster96]

both

both

both owned and clean

 

[kcsnook]

I wouldn't put bleach or chlorine in the tank to clean there are less abrasive alternatives and you can have peace of mind. Vinegar will break down any residue or coralline in the tank. Let it soak then you can scrape the glass and it will look brand new.

 

[rogergolf66]

I wouldn't put bleach or chlorine in the tank to clean there are less abrasive alternatives and you can have peace of mind. Vinegar will break down any residue or coralline in the tank. Let it soak then you can scrape the glass and it will look brand new.

Yup and the u use the faster it will clean it. How many gal is the tank. Only use bleach if tank had bad disease problem like black velvet or something, and I would think there is still a better way. I personally have never used bleach.

Roger

 

[reef monster96]

tank 300

 

[aguila88psi]

I wouldn't put bleach or chlorine in the tank to clean there are less abrasive alternatives and you can have peace of mind. Vinegar will break down any residue or coralline in the tank. Let it soak then you can scrape the glass and it will look brand new.

+1 do one side at a time

 

[rogergolf66]

tank 300

Well for that size tank u do need alot of vin. I would start with 10 gallons and let it sit over night. Besides I don't think bleach will remove the coral in as easy anyways. It will just turn it white.

 

[blindskater02]

I used 2 gallons of vinegar on my 80 gallon and let it soak for 3 days. Tank looked brand new when it was done. For a 300 gallon 6-8 gallons should be sufficient.

 

[aguila88psi]

Dang, that does look brand new

 

[Ted_C]

I had an idea when I was breaking down my 120 - how to clean the tank without running water in it.

While I never implemented or tried this - I think it may work just fine.

Soak a hand towel in vinegar then drape it over the area you want to clean (like an overflow). Attach the towel (if you need to) with magnets or clips or whatever you can think of. You'll get the "soaking" action you need over time without needing a ton of vinegar and water and running the tank.

 

[crissie]

I had an idea when I was breaking down my 120 - how to clean the tank without running water in it.

While I never implemented or tried this - I think it may work just fine.

Soak a hand towel in vinegar then drape it over the area you want to clean (like an overflow). Attach the towel (if you need to) with magnets or clips or whatever you can think of. You'll get the "soaking" action you need over time without needing a ton of vinegar and water and running the tank.

Great idea!

 

[rogergolf66]

I had an idea when I was breaking down my 120 - how to clean the tank without running water in it.

While I never implemented or tried this - I think it may work just fine.

Soak a hand towel in vinegar then drape it over the area you want to clean (like an overflow). Attach the towel (if you need to) with magnets or clips or whatever you can think of. You'll get the "soaking" action you need over time without needing a ton of vinegar and water and running the tank.

Yes this works have done it

 

[reef monster96]

ok ill soak it in vinegar first to clean then when done ill bleach it to kill the diseases he had in the tank

 

[janes_mw]

ok ill soak it in vinegar first to clean then when done ill bleach it to kill the diseases he had in the tank

When all done with the bleach (if you must ) rinse a few times and then soak with something like Amquel or another chlorine remover.

 

[crissie]

ok ill soak it in vinegar first to clean then when done ill bleach it to kill the diseases he had in the tank

What disease did he have? Most will be killed off simply by leaving the tank completely dry for 48 hour.

 

[reef monster96]

I was told it had velvet but to kill it use bleach

 

[reef monster96]

I was told it had velvet but to use bleach to kill it

 

[crissie]

Velvet dies out after 6 weeks of no fish in the tank. Or if the tank is completely empty and dry for a few days it will die then also. No need for bleach thankfully!