What is the best way to clean aquarium?

21-03-2011, 05:30 PM

Should I use bleach water and rinse thoroughly or is there a safer, better product that people use for this?
Thanks.

21-03-2011, 08:50 PM

If there are stubborn stains, you can try Melamine Foam. There is a thread by Koji in the tank set up forum.

harrynkl · 21-03-2011, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by keen

If there are stubborn stains, you can try Melamine Foam. There is a thread by Koji in the tank set up forum.

yes i second tat i even got pics to prove it, was recommend by koji too

**amiidae** · 21-03-2011, 09:12 PM

Not sure what do you mean by "clean". Are you referring to getting rid of dirt and stain or sterilize.

Which ever case, using of household bleach is a no no.

21-03-2011, 09:45 PM

I third to Melamine Foam, if really stubborn stains, can try using a new penknife and slowly try to scrub it off.

LedZepp · 21-03-2011, 11:00 PM

No bleach for aquarium bro.....strictly no no.....will leave traces of harmful chemicals and you will not be able to keep livestock.

22-03-2011, 12:06 AM

When i just got my first tank, almost wash it with soap... lucky my friends and Dad stop me...

**leezhengxi** · 22-03-2011, 12:08 AM

to disinfect your tank , i use potassium pomegranate mixed with water . to clean the tank .

WiNd.feNg · 22-03-2011, 01:16 AM

Disinfect - PP bombardment (done without any fish of course)
Hydrogen peroxide also can

22-03-2011, 12:40 PM

Hi I noticed melamine foam is kind of coarse, will it actually cause any scratches on the surface of glass or acrylic overtime?

21-03-2011, 05:30 PM	#1
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21-03-2011, 08:50 PM	#2
keen Guest Posts: n/a	If there are stubborn stains, you can try Melamine Foam. There is a thread by Koji in the tank set up forum.

21-03-2011, 09:45 PM	#5
heimu Guest Posts: n/a	I third to Melamine Foam, if really stubborn stains, can try using a new penknife and slowly try to scrub it off.

21-03-2011, 11:00 PM	#6
LedZepp Dragon Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 910	No bleach for aquarium bro.....strictly no no.....will leave traces of harmful chemicals and you will not be able to keep livestock.

22-03-2011, 12:06 AM	#7
keen Guest Posts: n/a	When i just got my first tank, almost wash it with soap... lucky my friends and Dad stop me...

22-03-2011, 12:08 AM	#8
leezhengxi Moderator Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 6,727	to disinfect your tank , i use potassium pomegranate mixed with water . to clean the tank .

22-03-2011, 01:16 AM	#9
WiNd.feNg Dragon Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 2,805	Disinfect - PP bombardment (done without any fish of course) Hydrogen peroxide also can

22-03-2011, 12:40 PM	#10
psych Guest Posts: n/a	Hi I noticed melamine foam is kind of coarse, will it actually cause any scratches on the surface of glass or acrylic overtime?

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