My Dad's GF just purchased a used 55 gallon glass tank and stand for him for his birthday. It includes the sand that was used for the last 18 months and also came with two Emperor 400 Bio-wheel filters. It was a pretty good deal, but desperately needs a good cleaning. So, I've offered to help clean it up before Dad's birthday. There are some pretty impressive hard water stains and just general dirt and grunge in/on the tank and filters.
So, suggestions on cleaning? I had heard that vinegar helps and is safe? I know I used a blade carefully on one of my tanks that had been unused for a while. I have a set of different sized brushes I had picked up to keep my own filters clean, so those should help.
Anything we should be sure to do or careful not to do? We're having a cleaning party on Friday while Dad is off fishing. LOL
Oh and the bio-wheels are hopefully staying good, hanging in the top of the GF's tank at the moment. The old owner was kind enough to float them in his own upgrade tank until we picked up and then sent them home with us in a baggie of tank water. So, hopefully, that should help speed along Dad's cycle.
So, suggestions on cleaning? I had heard that vinegar helps and is safe? I know I used a blade carefully on one of my tanks that had been unused for a while. I have a set of different sized brushes I had picked up to keep my own filters clean, so those should help.
Anything we should be sure to do or careful not to do? We're having a cleaning party on Friday while Dad is off fishing. LOL
Oh and the bio-wheels are hopefully staying good, hanging in the top of the GF's tank at the moment. The old owner was kind enough to float them in his own upgrade tank until we picked up and then sent them home with us in a baggie of tank water. So, hopefully, that should help speed along Dad's cycle.
