bleach

by **aly_starh** on Sun Nov 29, 2009 8:30 pm

What specific name of bleach do people use to clean there tanks etc.

Need to get the shrimp tank re-cleaned today, so please help! Smile

by **Vandraco aka Bronzecat** on Sun Nov 29, 2009 8:38 pm

The cheapest Very Happy

by **aly_starh** on Sun Nov 29, 2009 8:41 pm

what like Domestos etc.

by **Netty** on Sun Nov 29, 2009 8:54 pm

Usually the stores own brand are cheaper than the named ones so just go for the cheapest they have.

by **crystal** on Sun Nov 29, 2009 10:35 pm

Somerfields own brand, or the cheapest i can find cause im a tight ass!

by **aly_starh** on Mon Nov 30, 2009 10:19 am

Ok on the other forum, they said use the cheapest as it pure, so containe no perfumes etc.

I could only find Domestos in the cupboard so i diluted it with loads of water.

by **Vandraco aka Bronzecat** on Mon Nov 30, 2009 12:36 pm

TBH, it makes no difference what it contains as you have to rinse the tank thoroughly again and again to remove any traces of bleach. I would suspect that the bleach itself is more toxic than the perfumes added anyway.
Its also best to leave the tank to dry naturally after rinsing:)

by **aly_starh** on Mon Nov 30, 2009 12:57 pm

I rinsed it then wiped it clean with a towel Shocked

Dont tell me i have to re-do it.. Embarassed

by **Vandraco aka Bronzecat** on Mon Nov 30, 2009 1:29 pm

I would personally rinse it with water and leave to air dry. Turn it upside down somewhere. This will help any gasses to disperse.

by **aly_starh** on Mon Nov 30, 2009 1:45 pm

OMG, i just got told that i used the wrong one. Whoops. I
And last night id capped the litter with sand too. Ill haver to re-do it for the 3rd time now. tantrum

by **Vandraco aka Bronzecat** on Mon Nov 30, 2009 2:01 pm

Used the wrong what??

by **aly_starh** on Mon Nov 30, 2009 2:22 pm

bleach, i used Domestos the Original dark blue one.

Do i have to re-wash it or should it be fine. Its not going to hold Inverts etc for another month or so yet anyways. I might add a pest snail in to keepmthe filter going, but the shrimp will initially be added to one of the main tanks, then i will add them into the small shrimp tank 1 by 1.

by **Vandraco aka Bronzecat** on Mon Nov 30, 2009 2:27 pm

If it were me, i would rather be safe than sorry. Just think that if you get it all ready, cycled etc and add some livestock and they die quickly?

It depends on how well you rinsed it?

by **aly_starh** on Mon Nov 30, 2009 2:32 pm

ok well i got 2 caps of the bleach and mixed it with about 6-7ish Litres of water.

Ill jsut empty the tank, thoroughly rinse it and let it dry in the aire like you said.... and hope for the best!

Does that sound like a good idea, probarly not, but its worth a go. Rolling Eyes

by **Vandraco aka Bronzecat** on Mon Nov 30, 2009 2:36 pm

I think it sounds like a great idea Aly......i think it would be safer tbh:)

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