changing tanks

[Steffi]

I'm about to move my moor and fantail to a larger tank. The one I've got is
only a 10gal one so I've now got a 25 gal one, 2nd hand. Although the
previous owner swears he's had no disease in the tank, I'm not taking any
chances, so I want to make sure it's thoroughly disinfected. What is the
best way to do this? And also, if I use bleach to clean it, where do I find
a good dechlorinator bearing in mind I'm in the UK?
TIA

[Jonno]

here here Dr Solo - Dechlor and some good hot water - not
too hot though - don't want to crack the glass!

[Steffi]

thanks so if I wash with bleach, rinse with dechlorinator then how long
should I let tank sit for before adding fish?

[Mel]

I'd wash the tank with bleach and then just keep rinsing until the smell has
completely gone.
As for dechlorinator, I'm in the Uk and use Aquasafe which has always worked
well for me.
Mel.

"Steffi" > wrote in message
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> thanks so if I wash with bleach, rinse with dechlorinator then how long
> should I let tank sit for before adding fish?
>
>

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most people rinse till there isnt any smell, fill add dechlor, let it sit a couple
yours, empty then let it sit outside in the sun for a day. then fill for the fish
using dechlor of course. Ingrid

"Steffi" > wrote:

>thanks so if I wash with bleach, rinse with dechlorinator then how long
>should I let tank sit for before adding fish?
>



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