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steve




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(Msg. 1) Posted: Mon Jun 27, 2011 7:28 pm
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http://www.petforumz.com/Cleaning-tank-fish-fungus-ftopict52064.html (Cleaning a tank that has had fish in it with fungus)
I have a tank that previously had fish in it that had fungus, I was wondering if anyone had any tips about cleaning the tank so I could start over with new fish.

http://www.petforumz.com/freshwater-tank-cleaning-fish-tolerate-salt-ftopict46858.html (What freshwater tank-cleaning fish tolerate salt?)
I am getting ready to trade in all of my Red-tailed sharks, Gouramis, Angelfish, Rosy barbs, et cetera, and turn most of my seven tanks over to housing just Fancy Guppys, Platys and other live- bear..

http://www.petforumz.com/Cleaning-tank-ftopict52539.html (Cleaning an old tank)
What should i sue to clean an old tank? the tank in question was free, i just had to pick it up, it's about 10 gallon and i figure would make a nice enough hospital tank should i need it. it's a b..
« Bottom posted. "Adam Lion": My older woman friend by the name of jeannette has had awesome results with vinegar, just make sure you rinse .. »
« I would go with vinegar. Put some water in the bottom of the tank, and add some vinegar to it. Then take a cloth and wipe where ever you.. »
« "Adam Lion": Read of a top Black Moor breeder who uses Dettol (well rinsed of course). **SS** »

http://www.petforumz.com/Cleaning-tank-ftopict46538.html (Cleaning a used tank)
I just bought a used 55 gallon tank and it has a lot of calcium deposits around the top. I would like to clean this off before I set it up. I tried to scrape it off, but it is slow going unless I ..
« Gordon Parks: I'm not sure if it would work, but I know that white vinegar and hydrogen peroxide are safe to use for pets. They might be.. »
« in article flashgp.RemoveThis@verizon.net says... There are janitorial products for removing such deposits, such as "CLR" (Calcium, Lime, Rust remo.. »
« "Gordon Parks": You could use a product called safe & easy (you might have to order it over the net or mail order though, possibly from ww.. »

http://www.petforumz.com/Tank-Cleaning-ftopict56350.html (Tank Cleaning)
I have a question about clean my corns 10 gallon tank. Right now I've been cleaning my tank with regular soap and water. Is there anything special I should be using to clean their tank? Also when ..
« "slugger": If you're doing it regularly enough that it's not getting nasty, then no, and good for you for keeping up with it. Chris gave .. »
« "slugger": Not necessarily. Some people use a bactericidal agent like Quatricide (you should be able to find some through the online rep.. »

http://www.petforumz.com/cleaning-2nd-hand-tank-ftopict47353.html (cleaning 2nd hand tank)
What is the best way to clean and test a 2nd hand tank? My father bought a hexagon tank with stand for around $35. The tank is 2" in height and each side of the hexagon is 1". I am not sure if i wor..
« "Mariachi" wrote in news:1141975761.681410.115710 @p10g2000cwp.googlegroups.com: I believe you meant 1' (foot) not 1" (inch), but your m.. »
« Hi.. First NaCl (kitchen salt), afterwards acetic acid (vinegar) or citric acid. Does it stand horizontal/in level? Fill the "naked" tank .. »
« On Sat, 11 Mar 2006 17:54:09 +0000 (UTC), richard.RemoveThis@news.vrx.net (Richard Sexton): Fascinating. It would seem like with more sides there wou.. »

http://www.petforumz.com/Cleaning-tank-components-ftopict41537.html (Cleaning tank components)
Hi, Just wondering what, if anything, should be cleaned in a tank, and how often if at all. I know you don't want to get rid of any of the beneficial bacteria... I have a 20H tank. A Whisper power f..
« "TR": If it has two bio bags, you can replace one at a time whenever you feel like it. I have a Whisper WDF in one of my tanks with those .. »
« Thanks for the info Rikko. I haven't seen alot of big gunk in the filter, so I've just been swishing vigorously. I did scrub out the intak.. »

http://www.petforumz.com/fish-problem-cleaning-ftopict51751.html (fish problem after cleaning)
I have a 40 gal tank with a moor, and 2 fantails in it. Yesterday, as every week, I did a 15% water change, wiped the glass, secured the plants AGAIN, moving a couple slightly - nothing I don't do e..
« "Ray" wrote in message Only a guess because everything you did seems per your routine. Did you check the temperature of the fill up wa.. »
« "Ray": every dashing conditions Did you add water treatment to get rid of chlorine & chloramine? Jacqui »
« Ray: Not sure, PH seems a little low. Might want to put a buffer in there. Did you temp match the water, did you treat the water for Chlor.. »

http://www.petforumz.com/Total-Tank-Cleaning-ftopict51905.html (Total Tank Cleaning Questions)
I'm going to do a total break down, bleaching, and restart of my tank. I've still got some water issues that no water testing kit will show (I think it's bacteria or parasites), and I just want to ..
« Not sure about the salting question but here is my thoughts on it. Clean EVERYTHING absolutely everything. Air dry until everything is vis.. »
« : stuff So why exactly do we all waste our hard earned cash with Bio spira when all we need to do is add a handful of dirt from the backya.. »

http://www.petforumz.com/Cleaning-small-goldfish-tank-ftopict51610.html (Cleaning out a small goldfish tank)
Hi there, I've got a small goldfish tank with two goldfish. To clean it, I've been putting the fish into a bowl of clean water, then cleaning out their tank and gravel in the bath. The tank is prob..
« You cannot keep goldfish without filtration. Goldies expel and enormous amount of ammonia into the water. Your fish are swimming in their.. »
« Hey there, First of all, thanks to Mel, Ingrid, and Deanna for your replies. I was going to come back here and tell you that I thought yo.. »
« That's great news Stephen!! Another one converted... Your fish will be so much happier in their nice new tank and I bet you that in 6 mont.. »

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