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  1. xny89

    Cleaning very large tanks

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  2. Tangcollector

    Cleaning some stuff out

    I am cleaning some stuff out. I have some food for sale. There also is some brightwell Discus trace in there too. I will not be using any of it so I am selling it. All containers are unopened except for the YFS cichlid pellets which I just used a few of them. I can bring them to the meeting...
  3. B

    cleaning new pond

    I recently received a 150 gallon Tuff Stuff stock tank for use as a pond. It has a chemical smell, and wiping the plastic leaves a residue on my fingers. I assume this is some sort of mold release substance. Is spraying it with my power washer sufficient to clean it, or should I use some sort...
  4. J

    Cleaning used aquarium

    I just bought a used 135 gallon tank that was used as a reef. I am just curious as to how you clean a used tank?
  5. The Three Amigo

    Cleaning out Storage bin

    Cleaned out one of my storage bins and came across some equipment and supplies I no longer need: 1. Aqua-Tech Filters - 1 1/2 boxes (fit 20-30/40-60 HOB filters. 2. Aqueon Filter Cartridges - (L) (fit 20, 30, 50, 55 & 75) 3. 12 Pack Whisper Bio-Bags - (fits 20i, 40i, c, 20, 30, 40, 60) 4. 2...
  6. W

    Filter sock cleaning?

    How hard is it to clean 200 micron filter sock? Or should i just keep buying new ones?
  7. EdWhite

    Cleaning Acrylic

    I stumbled upon a really good deal on some acrylic tanks. All of my current tanks are glass. These tanks look like they're going to need some TLC. Any advice on cleaning? Sent from my iPhone using MonsterAquariaNetwork app
  8. A

    Cleaning an aquarium

    So recently, I bought a used acrylic flat back hexagon 55.. It came with two acrylic sumps, one was just a giveaway.. I'm happy with it although it would need some cleaning and buffing.. The problem I discovered when I was cleaning them out is that one of the sumps seemed to have some kind of...
  9. Avatar

    Fall cleaning - substrates & acrylic tank & light

    For delivery to November meeting only: One bucket of Carib Sea Sahara Sand for saltwater/African Lake species - enough black and white fine sand to cover a 40B or 55 to depth of approx. 2", allegedly buffers (raises pH) for life. One 5 gallon bucket of pretty nice coral pieces/chunks...
  10. dogofwar

    Worm Cleaning Wisdom

    I culture red wiggler worms, which are like earthworms except that they're a bit smaller, live at room temp and eat veggie scraps from our kitchen. Does anyone have a trick or technique to getting the dirt / mud off of them for feeding? Currently, I grab a couple of handfuls (a couple of...
  11. boobaloos

    Cleaning tips?

    So I've been up and running for a week now - so far so good. I have a 75 gallon tank with a Fluval 305 and an Aquaclear 70. I've got 5 2-inch fish and 2-inch catfish. My questions: - How often do I need to change water? - How much should I change each time I do it? eg, 10%, 25%? -...
  12. C

    Spring Cleaning Tank sale

    I have for sale 5) 55 gallon tanks 4 of them have glass canopies, heaters, sponge filters, and plant substrate 65.00 each. One is just a tank 40.00 10) 15 gallon tanks a few are drilled, most have substrate, a heater, sponge filter, glass top. 25.00 for loaded tanks, 15.00 for bare. 3) 50...
  13. bschuhart

    Cleaning Mineral deposits

    Does anyone know a good method for cleaning mineral deposits from glass tops...
  14. Lively

    Spring Cleaning.. Psshaw!

    The next two weeks I'll be busy cleaning, organizing and clearing out junk - started today with my computer files... I do this the last two weeks of the year - every year. If I don't do it - I feel like I'm playing catch up until next year and it drives me batty! Anyone else have quirky year...
  15. M

    Question About Tank Cleaning

    Hi all. After several years of hauling buckets I finally broke down a bought a Lee's Ultimate Gravel Vac which is the Lee's Aquarium Products version of the Python. It's exactly the same as the python except for one thing. It has a fine rake/grating on the end of the cleaning tube with very...
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