I received a 1/4 gallon tank with two feeder fish. I went away for the weekend and my roommate informed me that they both died while I was away. The fish formed big black spots and did flips before they died. I want to clean the tank to use with another fish (just one though) but I can't seem to find out how to clean the tank. What do I need to clean the tank?
2006-09-11 09:38:03 · 9 answers · asked by somedays_lovely_dreamer 3 in Pets ➔ Fish
I have lots of books on fish keeping and they all say never to use any soaps or chemicals. The residue left in the tank from these items can kill your new fish. Just remove all the rocks and decorations and scrub with water and rinse them well. Good luck!
2006-09-11 09:50:56 · answer #1 · answered by eva diane 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
That "tank" is too small for any fish, period. Use it to hold keys or flowers. To disinfect it, simply use a bleach/water solution (if you were to use it for fish again, add nine parts of water to one part bleach, and make sure you rinse very well).
Don't use that bowl for fish. There is no possible way, short of doing daily water changes, that you'll be able to keep up with the ammonia levels, which will ultimately lead to fish illness/death. Get at least a ten-gallon tank with a filter, heater, and aerator if you want to keep fish.
2006-09-11 10:31:23 · answer #2 · answered by birdistasty 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
i imagine discarding the clear out media can be a sturdy theory. i might want to objective scrubbing the adorns and tank first with a broom, then for the tank you may pour boiling water into it, and soak the adorns in boiling water. it truly is going to kill surely any residing organism, basically be particular to go away them in for no less than a couple of minutes. you may want to re-cycle the tank before getting new fish, besides the undeniable fact that it will be truly properly worth it. Oh and likewise placed the gravel in a huge bucket and fill with boiling water besides. sturdy success!!! Edit:i might want to objective to stay away from utilising bleach in case you may, reason in case you do not rinse it properly sufficient, the bleach can kill your fish.
2016-11-26 01:42:07 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Watered down Ammonia is really the only thing I would clean a tank with. It will nitrify during the next cycle you run.
2006-09-11 11:09:14 · answer #4 · answered by sly2kusa 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you probobley don't have to clean out the tank. there was probobley just something wrong with the water. try using tap water and a water conditoner. conditoner is avalable at most pet stores. if you want to clean the tank out, just use dish soap and warm water. hope this helps!
2006-09-11 09:44:26 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Put the tank through the dishwasher, if it does not fit, then rinse with a teaspoon of bleach. Rinse thoroughly. You may use it again.
2006-09-11 09:43:03 · answer #6 · answered by Forever 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
A little bleach and hot water. Rinse realy well afterwards and let it dry. It should do the trick.
2006-09-11 09:40:44 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
sterilize everything in boiling water that should do the trick...even the tank...
2006-09-11 09:48:43 · answer #8 · answered by d957jazz retired chef 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i use dishsoap and bleach but you have to make sure that you rinse it off very well and then i dry it and rinse it off again and let it dry on its own.
2006-09-11 09:47:57 · answer #9 · answered by Kitty 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋