Cleaning NEW tank before use

BRS

Hi all. New tank is setup and ready to go. What can you all recommend before it's put to good use...

  • Simply rinse the tank, dry it out and you're good to go

    Votes: 7 87.5%

  • Fill with a water / vinegar mixture, run it for a few hours, rinse then dry

    Votes: 0 0.0%

  • Nothing, just go for it

    Votes: 1 12.5%
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    8
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Hi all. New tank is setup and ready to go. What can you all recommend before it's put to good use...
 
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For anything stubborn, use a little Bar Keeper’s Friend on a small piece of cloth, make a paste with water; elbow grease and rinse thoroughly.
 

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    Votes: 4 21.1%

  • Improve filtration or nutrient export

    Votes: 0 0.0%

  • Use a targeted treatment

    Votes: 0 0.0%

  • Wait and let the tank find its balance

    Votes: 8 42.1%

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    Votes: 0 0.0%

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    Votes: 3 15.8%
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