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questions regarding converting a reptile tank to fish tank

Discussion in 'Aquarium Equipment & Decor' started by Leslie, Aug 11, 2008.

  1. Leslie

    Leslie Thread Starter New Member

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    Converting Reptile Tank To Fish (How to clean if possible)

    I was woundering if you could use a tank for fish that a lizard has lived in or not?
     
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    Yes, it just has to be cleaned and checked for leaks.
     
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    Leslie Thread Starter New Member

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    Posted: Mon Aug 11, 2008 8:14 pm
    how would you clean it?
     
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    Posted: Mon Aug 11, 2008 8:20 pm
    No differently then the ways described before. Baking soda, bleach, or vinegar and lots of scrubbing.
     
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    Posted: Mon Aug 11, 2008 8:24 pm
    ok. I was just woundering. thanks for changing the topic title. i wasnt sure of how to post it.
     
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    Posted: Mon Aug 11, 2008 8:26 pm
    Yep. :D
     
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    Posted: Mon Aug 11, 2008 8:31 pm
    I think i found one for a very cheap price.
     
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    Posted: Mon Aug 11, 2008 8:33 pm
    I've found that people that have aquariums used for reptiles tend to sell them cheaper than aquarists do. You really have to make sure the tank is able to hold water though.
     
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    Posted: Mon Aug 11, 2008 8:51 pm
    i will. even if i have to fill it with water there. lol. :)
     
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    Posted: Mon Aug 11, 2008 8:53 pm
    My 55 gallon tank housed an iguana and they guy who had it sold it to me for super cheap. I put a snake in it then it escaped so I decided to just upgrade my small cichlid tank. I used hot water and a lot of rinsing to clean it and havent had any problems with it since.
     
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    Leslie Thread Starter New Member

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    Posted: Mon Aug 11, 2008 8:55 pm
    i may use bleach agian. for some reason i am hung on bleach. i use it for everything.
     
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    Posted: Tue Aug 12, 2008 9:47 am
    i always use 1 parts bleach to 8-10 parts water.
     
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