Disinfecting tank

pseudoblond · Feb 2, 2005

To clean out a fishless 55 gallon tankand disinfect, I was told you can leave it set up and just pour a half cup or cup of bleach, let it run a few days, then drain and rinse everything thoroughly. Is this a good idea, or is there a better way to THOROUGHLY clean and disinfect a tank?? Theres also some planaria in there I want to kill...

kveeti · Feb 2, 2005

If you go the chlorine method, use mega-amounts of dechlorinator afterwards.

I like this article, entitled "How to Nuke a Tank":
http://www.bestfish.com/tips/100699.html

I haven't had to do anything like that to a tank in decades... but I do recall just scrubbing with wet salt, but that was more for cleaning than disinfecting.

anonapersona · Feb 2, 2005

You can also use potassium permanganate, a strong oxydiser and rather dangerous but easier to deactivate than bleach. Will stain hands in concentrated form, permanently stains clothing and carpet. I've read of wiping a tank with alcohol, also.

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