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01-28-2007, 07:30 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Canada
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smelly tank .. ok, or no?
I picked up a few tanks yesterday as I got a great deal on them. However, the 15 gallon of the bunch I planned on using for a fuge/sump stinks. I found this out when I washed it today, it smells like there was hamsters, or reptiles in it. The other tanks are all fine.
I am just wondering, is it still safe to use this as a fuge tank? or is there something safe I should be cleaning it with? Its a very clean tank, just smells.
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01-28-2007, 07:36 PM
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Usually Confused
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Southern California
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If it is a tank made only for critters or reptiles, they are not made to hold a tankful of water. I don;t know how you check though.
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01-28-2007, 07:38 PM
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Caitlin Renee 6/29/07
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vinegar should get rid of the smell... as for telling if it was made for reptiles or not, i have no idea
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90g RR w/30g custom sump,30# Kaelini,30# Marshall,20# Uaniva,20# Tonga Branch,2 6045s,1 Seio 820,Milwaukee pH monitor,Milwaukee ORP monitor,(2) 150w Ebo Jager heaters,PanWorld 50px return pump, 2x54w T5 w/individual SLR IC reflectors,2x250w XM 10k w/ARO 250w electronic ballast,Reef Octopus NW200 skimmer
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01-28-2007, 07:40 PM
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No, it was not made for reptiles, it is a regular 15 gallon fish tank. As for vinegar ...... its safe to use? it wont leave anything harmful behind?
Thanks
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01-28-2007, 07:42 PM
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Caitlin Renee 6/29/07
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Tynan Rasmus
No, it was not made for reptiles, it is a regular 15 gallon fish tank. As for vinegar ...... its safe to use? it wont leave anything harmful behind?
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vinegar and water... thats all you need... i soak powerhead and pump parts in vinegar all the time to clean them up.
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90g RR w/30g custom sump,30# Kaelini,30# Marshall,20# Uaniva,20# Tonga Branch,2 6045s,1 Seio 820,Milwaukee pH monitor,Milwaukee ORP monitor,(2) 150w Ebo Jager heaters,PanWorld 50px return pump, 2x54w T5 w/individual SLR IC reflectors,2x250w XM 10k w/ARO 250w electronic ballast,Reef Octopus NW200 skimmer
still a work in progress, but getting ever so close
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01-28-2007, 07:46 PM
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I've got the REEF rash!
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If Vinegar and water doesn't work,try bleach.If that doesn't work,I wouldn't use the tank.Hamster leave a heavy smelling ammonia smell!
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01-28-2007, 07:48 PM
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The only thing I don't like about using a tank that hads rodents or reptiles in it is the fact that urine from them may ruin the sealer. Don't know if it wil, just why I alway stay away from them. leak check the tank after cleaning.
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01-28-2007, 09:34 PM
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cool .. thanks for the tips! .. I will used vinegar on it tomorrow, hopefully it will work. As for the seal, its very thick and looks in very good condition, but I will still leak test it.
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