prepping a tank for fish if another animal has lived in it

[trakehner]

Can this be done and how?

[Ant10a]

I had a tank given to me that housed fish, then a small rodent, and then given to me. I cleaned it thoroughly and then had to buy the filter and heater and accessories.

It works though as long as the tank is clean and in good shape.

[trakehner]

How did you clean it. A small rodent has lived in my future sorority tank.

[Ant10a]

I used white vinegar. It takes away smells and cleans the glass and wont leave chemicals when it kills any bacteria. Then I wash it out with hot water. I let it sit and dry again in the sun before giving it another wash in hot water.