Cleaning out a former Aquarium?

[MikeM670]

I use vinegar to remove hard-water stains in tanks but never as a disinfectant. Bleach is the way to go.

If the smell bothers you then drink the rum at the same time. I'm sure after a while the smell won't matter!

[artes]

I clean everything with vinegar. Countertops, bathtubs, sinks, carpet - everything but laundry (hydrogen peroxide for that).

[adawinters]

Is this going to be a frog tank? Or a fish tank? Ich is a parasite that fish naturally carry, which becomes problematic when they are stressed for one reason or another. I did not think it could affect frogs. If I'm right, then a general clean should be fairly safe, if you're not comfortable sterilizing the tank with bleach.

[clownonfire]

Bleach in my experience is the way to go. And I've used a similar concoction to Tony in my quarantine tanks. When you're treating as prevention frogs against Chrytrid, you don't fool around...

Eric

[LilyPad]

Jclee, it use to be a fishtank, empty for 6 months now, turning it into an aquarium...

I hate bleach but if that's the surest way to make sure it's extra clean, I will use it!!