Cleaning a 10 gallon tank question

[jim123]

We are breaking down and cleaning a 10 gallon tank. The molly we had died recently and we believe it had ICK or something like that.

How should I clean this tank? We are going to replace the gravel and use it to rehome a few small feeder goldfish.

The pet store told us to use a little bleach in water to clean it and let it sit for 48 hours with the bleach.

 

[katamaran]

IMO the best way to clean the tank would be to use reg water, wash out the gravel , walls etc.How long do u plan on keeping the tank before adding in new fish?Ich protozoans need hosts to sustain and multiply itself, so lack of host= decline in protozoan population, would slo raise the tank temperature to around 82 degrees

 

[rsanz]

1 part bleach to 20 parts water is what I've heard. Scrub it down well, then let it sit dry for a few days. The next time to you fill it, put in a little extra Prime or other conditioner to make sure to handle any bleach residue.

 

[ChrisK]

1 part bleach to 20 parts water is what I've heard. Scrub it down well, then let it sit dry for a few days. The next time to you fill it, put in a little extra Prime or other conditioner to make sure to handle any bleach residue.

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