[APD] Re:How to disinfect an acrylic aquarium

[Paul Krombholz <krombhol at teclink_net>]

    * From: Joanne000 at webtv_net (Joanne Damon)
   

> My daughter was given a slightly used acrylic aquarium..  What is the
> best way to disinfect it.  Is bleach ok to use??   Also on the outside
> there is some left over paper and glue from a sticker.  I usually use
> nail polish remover for this,  but I don't think it should be used on
> acrylic.  Any ideas?

Bleach is OK.  You don't have to fill the whole tank up, just use a 
few cups of 25% bleach, a wash cloth, and rubber gloves and  slosh 
the bleach around until you have covered all the inner surfaces. 
Rinse several times, sponging all the liquid up each time. 

I don't know if the nail polish remover (ethyl acetate?) will 
dissolve the acrylic, but why take a chance?  Rub in a little 
margarine, let it sit for an hour or two, and the margarine will 
soften and loosen the glue.  Remove the glue with your fingernails 
and clean up with some dish washing detergent. 

--
Paul Krombholz in sunny central Mississippi
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