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Cleaning tank question.

kavanaugh_j Sep 28, 2004 11:11 AM

Just wondering what you guys use to clean the glass in your tanks? What is safe for the leos? Thanks in advance for replies.

Replies (3)

Snarks Sep 28, 2004 11:55 AM

Soap and hot water, with a GOOD GOOD rinse

XTripleZeroX Sep 28, 2004 02:50 PM

It is safe and effective to use a 10 percent bleach solution. This is the most thorough way to clean a tank as the bleach kills all bacteria and such. So, if you use 1 ounce of lets say clorox bleach, mix it in with 9 to 10 ounces of water, and then use that. This is the most effective method but you have to be sure to rinse the tank out extremely thouroughly as any bleach residue could be fatal to your reptile.

duckofdomination Sep 28, 2004 03:20 PM

People have probably heard me raging about this before, But there is an awsome cleaning product that I use called GSE. It is an all natural, All organic disinfectant. It is consentrated grape frute seed extract. I just put about ten drops in a spray bottle and Spray! It works great and it isnt harsh at all. It usually costs about $7 a bottle and you can find it at wild oats or at http://www.optimalhealthnetwork.com/tek9.asp?pg=products&specific=jnqrgrf0
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I have a new leo named Mr.Crowley. He lives in a 20 gallon long tank all by himself. Here are a couple pictures of him
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