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need help with converting snake tank to fish

Discussion in 'Aquarium Equipment & Decor' started by littledane, Jan 20, 2009.

  1. littledane

    littledane Thread Starter Member

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    What is the best and safest way to clean a tank that previously housed snakes?
    What is the best and safest way to clean a tank that previously housed snakes? A guy i work with has a few tanks that he said i could have but the only downside is that the held snakes. what should i do to make them safe for my fish?
     
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  2. Anthony

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    Acrylic or glass tanks ? If they're glass you can use baking soda and vinegar and scrub it. Bleach is always an option if you know what you're doing.
     
    Anthony, Jan 20, 2009
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  3. littledane

    littledane Thread Starter Member

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    Posted: Tue Jan 20, 2009 7:32 pm
    glass
     
    littledane, Dec 11, 2009
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  4. Anonymous

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    I used hot water on tank that housed an iguana and have had no ill effects.
     
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    Posted: Tue Jan 20, 2009 11:25 pm
    i think the best thing to do is give one to me :) lol anyways i would use bleach soak it for an hour or so then rinse out good. then let it soak in hot water for a day or so..
     
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  6. Anonymous

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    White vinegar and hot water will be fine. I just did this with a 20 long and my fish (and snake) are fine:)
     
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    Posted: Wed Jan 21, 2009 1:34 am
    I always do 5:1 bleach soak 5c water to 1c bleach (make sure its plain bleach and not scented..ie floral, mt. fresh, etc), leave it soak for an hour or so if it's really nasty..then rinse it with clean luke water...and then soak with clean water with Prime or the equivalent...then re-rinse again to be on the safe side. Let it air dry and when completely dry your good to go. Don't forget to add Prime or the equivalent before re-filling it :)
     
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    Posted: Wed Jan 21, 2009 8:39 am
    whats prime?
     
    scottdrag, Dec 11, 2009
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  9. SyncereOne

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    Prime is the water treatment Chuck Norris and God himself uses in their aquariums.

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    SyncereOne, Dec 11, 2009
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  10. MOD_Dawn

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    Posted: Wed Jan 21, 2009 9:32 am
    Removes all the baddies from your water (minus phosphates of course).
     
    MOD_Dawn, Dec 11, 2009
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  11. LemonDiscus

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    Posted: Wed Jan 21, 2009 10:46 am
    Also be careful when using tanks that housed reptiles that the tank will hold water. Some of the tanks used to hold reptiles dont hold water well. I would test it outside so if it were to leak/break it wont mess up your house. You can tell though when you look at the seals if it can hold water or not. The seals on "aquariums" have more silicone than the "terrarium" counterparts
     
    LemonDiscus, Dec 11, 2009
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    Posted: Wed Jan 21, 2009 12:08 pm
    Man do I wish it removed phosphates. :)
     
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  13. MOD_Dawn

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    Posted: Wed Jan 21, 2009 1:06 pm
    You and Me Both Anthony! I'd pay double if it did :)
     
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  14. Anonymous

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    and you call yourself a fish keeper, I bet your using something like amquel....
     
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  15. Anthony

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    Posted: Wed Jan 21, 2009 1:31 pm
    :) Aw be nice. I used Amquel +, once. LoL
     
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  16. Anonymous

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    hahahaha I will admit that I thought it was the bees knees, but in my defense petco or petsmart didnt sell prime at the time!
     
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    Posted: Wed Jan 21, 2009 2:04 pm
    That's why I used it once, the pet store didn't have Prime in stock.
     
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  18. LemonDiscus

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    Posted: Wed Jan 21, 2009 2:07 pm
    I used to use Aqua-Safe.... Now Prime and Proper PH depending on the tank.
     
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    Didn't know Chuck Norris had aquariums.
     
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    Hahahaha! Now thats funny!!!!
     
    jrow8162, Dec 12, 2009
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