[Killietalk] How to properly clean a tank..

[Tom McLean <tmac2 at opusnet_com>]

Warm soapy water and a plastic pad first.  Soak it then scrub it 
inside and out.  Water scale may need a single edged razor blade to 
remove it.  Also a baking soda solution will help dissolve the 
scale.  This will take some soaking time and elbow grease.  As has 
been suggested, a mild bleach solution will fairly effectively 
disinfect the tank.  Brewers use about 1/8 cup  (30 ml) of bleach in 
5 gallons of water.  Here contact time is needed so let it soak for 
20 to 30 minutes.  Rinse well (3-4 Times) and let it air dry over night.

I use 2 1/2 gallon tanks to raise fry up to large enough to go into a 
15 gallon tank.  This is the procedure that I use.  The weak bleach 
solution with a 1/2 hour contact period is widely recommenced in 
brewing, public kitchens, cheese making, and other food preparation settings.

Don't through out the tanks.

Tom McLean
NW Killies
Come to Portland in 09

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