Dirty tank parts

[alidawn15]

I got an undergravel filter with tubing, a background, and a hood with lightbulb for free. How do I clean them? Is there suppose to be something under the plastic grating of the filter to catch debris?

[baylee767]

You know, you really shouldn't put the word "free" in your title, it'll attract members for the wrong reason

Anyways, I usually give things a good soak in the hottest my tap can get (which is hot enough to burn you if you touch it) Probably close to boiling...

And in really bad cases I have to give things a bleach dip. For that I use 1 part bleach 19 parts water and just soak the item in it for a little bit, then rinse a whole bunch and soak overnight in fresh water to completely remove residue.

[alidawn15]

ooh good point. The filter is clean with gravel stuck in it. The hood however has dirt or something on it.

[JackisLost]

Originally Posted by baylee767

You know, you really shouldn't put the word "free" in your title, it'll attract members for the wrong reason

Anyways, I usually give things a good soak in the hottest my tap can get (which is hot enough to burn you if you touch it) Probably close to boiling...

And in really bad cases I have to give things a bleach dip. For that I use 1 part bleach 19 parts water and just soak the item in it for a little bit, then rinse a whole bunch and soak overnight in fresh water to completely remove residue.

I thought he was giving free stuff that were dirty

[PewPewPew]

Hhaaaha, white vinegar mixes also will work. If you use either method, make sure you rinse thoroughly, and take care to not scald the filter too much, because theyre sensitive.

[LolaQuigs]

Diluted vinegar is a good way to get a lot of the grime off of things.

[Bettas143]

Man I thought there was a free tank, lol

[TheKzv]

I thought I was about to get some free parts lol

[alidawn15]

Is it possible to edit a title?? I'm not a he by the way. My name is Alicia...

[dramaqueen]

I can edit it.