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05/20/2019, 09:41 PM
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Join Date: May 2019
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cleaning new tank
Is there a specific process to cleaning a new tank before filling it with water? Is it even necessary? I figure just wipe it down w/ a mixture of water/vinegar?
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05/20/2019, 09:48 PM
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Moved On
Join Date: Feb 2013
Posts: 4,757
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Wipe everything down with a vinegar soaked paper towel and then rinse thoroughly. You never know what contaminate might have gotten in the tank before you bought it. Better safe than sorry.
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05/21/2019, 06:02 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2010
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I always filled it with creah water and let it run a day or two. That way it is leak tested. Then, drain it and fill with salt water. :-)
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05/21/2019, 06:06 AM
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Obligate Feeder Obsessed
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
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i usually use a combination of the two above posts. give a light clean with vinegar, wash it out as good as i can, then fill with hose water and test for leaks etc...
then fill it with RODI, salt, and enjoy.
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