SBB-450 Pop up WYSWYG Auctions ! no limit no reserve bids starting at $1

[billyocean]

Now it’s time for me to clean up. Been a long time since I broke down a big tank. Once it’s empty of everything I’ll need to clean and sanitize it.

My initial thought is to fill the tank with fresh water and vinegar and let it just run for a few days. (I’ll spend a lot of time out of the house). That should kill and break down all the coraline on the seals and overflow so I can get them clean.

Also have some pump clean, but don’t think I should put that in the tank.

Any good suggestions on the best way to clean the tank and plumbing?

Vinegar is fine..citric acid is good too and less smell/better for pumps/rubber/plastic life

 

[robanister]

Tank pics @stewy14

 

[robanister]

Vinegar is fine..citric acid is good too and less smell/better for pumps/rubber/plastic life

Go to home depot and get 3o percent vinager and delete it down to 10. Use sprayer to spray down and let sit. Wash and repeat and gone.

 

[billyocean]

Go to home depot and get 3o percent vinager and delete it down to 10. Use sprayer to spray down and let sit. Wash and repeat and gone.

Doesn't solve the pump problem...actually makes it worse

 

[SBB Corals]

also uplaoding 264 WYSYWG items including scolys , XL mushrooms, sps and acan colonies the size of my hand some really high end stuff as well

 

[RichWise73]

that was time ago, and everything is doing well..................................
stepdad told me not to BUY new corals
recently got a goni and that doing great, IM KEEPING
what's the acro that starts with an m thats very hard to keep?
well, im keeping that alive

Alive and thriving are two different things.

 

[AKL1950]

Vinegar is fine..citric acid is good too and less smell/better for pumps/rubber/plastic life

What ratio to use on the citric acid. Anything to avoid the vintages smell would be good.

 

[Thuan]

also uplaoding 264 WYSYWG items including scolys , XL mushrooms, sps and acan colonies the size of my hand some really high end stuff as well

When. I don't see it

 

[stewy14]

Alive and thriving are two different things.

ok sorry
ALITHRIVNG
its doing both...
open for some time
closed for some time........

 

[stewy14]

Tank pics @stewy14

not rn sorryyy

 

[billyocean]

What ratio to use on the citric acid. Anything to avoid the vintages smell would be good.

I think it's like a cup per gallon but half that will work fine if running for a couple days

 

[billyocean]

What ratio to use on the citric acid. Anything to avoid the vintages smell would be good.

Actually... @ReeferZ1227 just used it on his tank to clean. He could tell you the ratio that worked for him...could be less

 

[stewy14]

not rn sorryyy

WAAAIIIIT

 

[Thuan]

WAAAIIIIT

Why are rocks green. Is it algae

 

[Zero_Cool]

Now it’s time for me to clean up. Been a long time since I broke down a big tank. Once it’s empty of everything I’ll need to clean and sanitize it.

My initial thought is to fill the tank with fresh water and vinegar and let it just run for a few days. (I’ll spend a lot of time out of the house). That should kill and break down all the coraline on the seals and overflow so I can get them clean.

Also have some pump clean, but don’t think I should put that in the tank.

Any good suggestions on the best way to clean the tank and plumbing?

I prefer citric acid over vinegar. Less harsh on pump magnets and no smell.

 

[AKL1950]

I think it's like a cup per gallon but half that will work fine if running for a couple days

With no rocks in the tank plus sump I’m looking at about 200 gallon. Have to find a bulk supply.

Can I leave my skimmer and powerheads running in it to clean them out as well?

 

[Johnd651]

why am i always late to these things... already 35 pages in!?!?!?

 

[robanister]

What ratio to use on the citric acid. Anything to avoid the vintages smell would be good.

All of it lol as strong as possible

 

[stewy14]

Why are rocks green. Is it algae

yeeessss
is that bad??????
im scared
thats also new rock that I put in not long ago
BUUUT
I have my old rock along the side of the tank and along the left bottom, and one in the back wall
my copepod pop recently recovered and im noticing a large pop now!!!

 

[robanister]

WAAAIIIIT

Ok ok looks like you need a conch and or hermit crabs about dozen.