Purifying System (BLEACH)

[wickedfrags]

Bad idea to use bleach, for many reasons. I would recommend cleaning the equipment without the use of detergents. Consider simply using water and a toothbrush, and soaking items in vinagar if required to remove some tough algae and/or coraline.

Algae is a natural part of your reef. Bleach in no way certifies what you killed and removed everything on the equipment. Good water quality is the key to keeping algae in check. Good luck.

Originally Posted by jslaney

So I am starting up a new system and using various equipment from other tanks. As a way to try and kill any algea that has been introduced to the tank via the old equipment I was thinking of putting some bleach in the water. I figure I can just use chlorine remover once I feel the bleach has done its job. Opinions?