Habitat - Indoor :: new tank rules

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Post Posted: Sat Sep 10, 2005 5:02 pm   new tank rules

Hey everyone...
I need to get my RES a new BIGGER tank. What are the rules for cleaning out a new storebought one? Bleach? Soap? Nothing? I don't want to hurt my RES with any leftover chemicals I may use. Thanks!!!
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Post Posted: Sat Sep 10, 2005 5:08 pm   

Plenty of hot water should be fine. If necessary, white vinegar can also be used when cleaning.
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Post Posted: Sat Sep 10, 2005 7:19 pm   

Same as what he said, if it's store bought and completly brand new, it just needs to be rinsed.
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Post Posted: Mon Sep 12, 2005 12:50 pm   

Since it's from a store, I'd just rinse it well, over and over. If it was a used tank, I'd probably use a weak diluted bleach/water solution.
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Post Posted: Tue Sep 13, 2005 3:41 pm   

Give it a good bath with your hose outside. Power spraying it is good.
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