How to properly clean an old saltwater tank

[newb]

give me answers if ya got any! I will be purchasing a new tank on Monday and it has been broken down for a few months now according to the current owner. It was setup for salt water and I will be using it to house my tropheus. what is the best way to remove 100% of the old salt remains in the tank. Is an algae scrubber and warm water the best way to go?

[PhishPhreek]

Go to your neighborhood Pool supply store and buy a gallon of acid.

[newb]

will scrubbing work...I dont really want to use ACID as I have expensive fish going into this tank and will need it ready by the end of the night.

[FrontosaurusRex]

"I've got all this acid, but i dont wanna take it..."

"And i was all like 'I'll take it...'"

Good Luck

[newb]

"I've got all this acid, but i dont wanna take it..."

"And i was all like 'I'll take it...'"

Good Luck

[specialone0812]

i used vinagar and warm water........and just scrub them out by the sponge...got a great result..

[newb]

vinegar was the answer I was looking for...I have been told that once before but forgot what they said. sweet. I will post pics when Im done.

[specialone0812]

good luck

[Complexity]

If it doesn't come out with reasonable scrubbing, soak it in vinegar for a day. You can either fill the tank with a high concentration of vinegar or coat paper/cloth towels in vinegar and let that sit on the glass. The next day, it all should come clean with very little effort. I love vinegar!

[cichlid1409]

good luck with vinegar did nothing for me... I havn't tried acid (muriatic acid aka hydrochloric acid) but theres no reason to be scared of using it as long as you rinse your tank out afterward, vinegar is also an acid...

[newb]

true...if vinegar didnt work for you...what did?

[Nickintex]

How about CLR??

[newb]

How about CLR??

what is CLR?

[Nickintex]

It's a solvent used to clean coffee pots, dishes, plumbing etc. It removes calcium, lime, rust (get it? CLR). You can find it in most stores in the household cleaners section.

[newb]

I just read on a couple saltwater sites that CLR does not work and that vinegar and elbow grease can take forever. Multiple sites suggested filling the tank with HOT water and adding OxiClean to the tank and mix well. let sit for an hour or two and then just simply rinse it out. I think I am going to use this suggestion and I will report my experiences.