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pjr
04-24-2011, 08:26 PM
Hey, it's been a long time since I've cleaned anything with a bit of bleach. I've used it to rinse out a tank as well as a couple of filter sponges. What's the best way to neutralize any residual bleach before using the tank?

Thanks!

rosebud161616
04-24-2011, 08:28 PM
Bleach is just Chlorine. You can either use dechlorinator or just give it some time. Chlorine evaporates pretty quickly, especially in the sun.

muttley000
04-24-2011, 08:32 PM
as above, rinse well, and let it dry. Chlorine Bleach is very unstable and is a great choice to clean with, don't use one with an artificial scent.

MyNemesis
04-24-2011, 09:12 PM
I clean it, let it dry and soak in water with dechlorinator drops and then dry again. I agree that the sun works best for the drying. It looks like this may be a bad week for the sun, but things should be rinsed real well!

pjr
04-24-2011, 09:39 PM
Thanks folks! I will do this all and get the new tank up and running this week!

Corvette Reefer
04-25-2011, 04:33 PM
yep use bleach then let it dry out is good