water & vinegar mixture for cleaning

The Guy · #1 02-15-2017, 03:11 PM

I want to fill my used new to me tank and do a circulation soak.
It's a 45 gallon cube tank so how much vinegar should I use with the fill of water for best results? I'm going to put in a couple of powerheads to circulate the mixture, done this before but can't remember the mixture I used but it did a great job and cleaned up the tank like new.

duncangweller · #2 02-15-2017, 03:18 PM

You're back!

DKoKoMan · #3 02-15-2017, 03:21 PM

In the same boat, I was going to just eyeball it. I used a 1:3 (vinegar to water) when I cleaned my sump out and it appeared to work wonders.

dino · #4 02-15-2017, 05:29 PM

i did close to 50/50 and used some baking soda first

WarDog · #5 02-15-2017, 06:17 PM

Welcome back Laurie! 4:1 water/vinegar always worked for me.

The Guy · #6 02-15-2017, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by duncangweller

You're back!

LOL

I never really left the hobby, just not keeping SW any more so I'm not on Canreef that often. How about you Dunc got anything going right now?

dino · #7 02-15-2017, 08:43 PM

This tank going to be salt? If do I can give you some of my corals test need a trim. I also can help with calcium and bicarbonate if needed

duncangweller · #8 02-15-2017, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by The Guy

LOL

I never really left the hobby, just not keeping SW any more so I'm not on Canreef that often. How about you Dunc got anything going right now?

I haven't got anything going at the moment either. Ryan took my stuff almost a year ago to look after it and I'm still yet to set something up. Hopefully within the next few months.

I have all the equipment left from my tank, just no tank, sump and light.

The Guy · #9 02-16-2017, 12:59 AM

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Originally Posted by dino

This tank going to be salt? If do I can give you some of my corals test need a trim. I also can help with calcium and bicarbonate if needed

It's going to be planted freshwater when I do set it up, collecting everything I need so when the time comes I'll have it all including livestock which is being looked after by my friend Anthony aka "SeaHorse_Fanatic"right now.
Thanks though for the offer Dustin.