[APD] Re: How to disinfect an acrylic aqauarium

[Wright Huntley <jwwiii at pacbell_net>]

> Message: 4
> Date: Thu, 25 Sep 2003 21:54:03 -0400 (EDT)
> From: Joanne000 at webtv_net (Joanne Damon)
> Subject: [APD] How to disinfect an acrylic aqauarium
> To: aquatic-plants at actwin_com
>
>   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?
>
> joanne damon
> joanne000 at webtv_net

Some plastic tanks turn frosty when exposed to bleach, so test an area 
of the bottom if you feel you *must* use it.

Drying thoroughly has always been my favorite way to disinfect a strange 
tank. Very few aquatic organisms of any serious concern can survive 
that. A good wash with dish detergent, thorough rinse, and drying in the 
sun will kill anything you might worry about, IMHO.

Use rubbing alcohol (isopropyl) on the labels. Soak for a while, and 
they should rub right off. Nail-polish remover will dissolve the tank, 
so don't try it. The alcohol is also a great antibacterial for general 
tank cleaning. Get the kind of rubbing alcohol that has no lanolin or 
other added oils -- usually the cheaper kind.

Wright

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