Quote Originally Posted by Edisons 10K View Post
So I love Craigslist, lol. I picked up four tanks (3 ten gallons, 1 five gallon) with lids and in good shape for $25. Awesome. However, they look like they've probably been in the guy's garage or shed for about five years. I got all the dust and cobwebs and everything cleaned out using just plain water since everything says not to use cleaners on the tanks, but I didn't know if there was something I could use as a general disinfectant of some sort? They were previously used to house geckos and a tarantula. I'm aiming to pick up two frogs this Saturday at Repticon, so tips on that would be appreciated before then if possible. Thanks!
You can use a 10% bleach to water solution to disinfect them. Just be sure to rinse them really well and dry them. Make sure no bleach fumes remain. You can also buy a great product made by Zoo Med called Wipe Out 1. You can also use white vineger which also has to be rinsed well and no odor to remain.