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Hi folks,

I'm new to reptiles and am getting a pair of leopard geckos soon. I would like to use an old 29 gallon tank, but it is real cloudy from the water used in it. Is there anything anyone can recommend I use to get it clear again? Can I even get it clear again? I don't want to purchase a new tank, but guess I will if I have too.

Thanks!

Min

Try using vinegar! That might help!

Bleach, cause you'll want it good and disinfected before you put any new animals in it. About 10% solution in water is a good disinfectant, and then rinse like crazy to make sure you get the bleach out.
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0.1 Albino Leopard Gecko - Tigger
0.1 Crested Gecko - Pooh-Bear

Just make sure you don't use bleach together with vinegar. The result can be deadly... to YOU! An acid bleach = chlorine gas.

>>Just make sure you don't use bleach together with vinegar. The result can be deadly... to YOU! An acid bleach = chlorine gas.

Good point! Definitely don't use them simultaneously!
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0.1 Albino Leopard Gecko - Tigger
0.1 Crested Gecko - Pooh-Bear

If the vinegar doesn't work, something more harsh like CLR or Lime Away may be necessary to clear the hard water stains. I live in an area with very very hard water, and I know what a pain it is to remove. If you do use it, make SURE the chemicals are all rinsed away before housing your geckos.
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-Kristin

0.1.2 Leopard Geckos
(Monet, Kumquat, and Tamale)