[AlfaTheBeta]

What do you usually do when Re-using a tank for a new betta, after the one before it has passed?

My betta, Delta, passed away last weekend, and i plan on getting a new one with in the next month. Before I do so, I want to make sure that the tank is safe for a new Betta. Its a 2.5 gallon tank. so far i have diluted about 1 cup of diluted white vinegar with water to try and kill any remaining algae, i have rinsed it out thoroughly with water 3 times now. What more should i do?

 

[kjg1029]

did he just pass from old age? Or an illness? And is it glass or acrillic?

 

[VivianKJean]

+1 did he die from old age or a illness. if it was an illness then which illness was it?

Usually, if it is possible, I clean the tank with hot water and 90% rubbing alcohol. And then with hot water again to get rid of the alcohol smell.

do not use soap.

 

[AlfaTheBeta]

I had him for about 1 1/2 years. I'm guessing he died of old age, he was healthy and swimming around a few days earlier, then on Friday last week i noticed that he was resting on one of the leaves to his fake plant, but he still had an appetite, the next two nights i saw the same effect, he was resting in the corner of the tank. Then on Sunday he dies in his yellow submarine. I didn't notice any signs of illness, I think he died of old age.

the tank is acrylic, its an Aqueon Evolve 4.

thank you for your replies

 

[kjg1029]

okay, to me it sounds like your fine to re-use it, it doesn't sound like he was sick, just old. And im sorry for your loss by the wayxc.

 

[AlfaTheBeta]

Thank you

 

[Siobhan]

I just do a thorough water change, rinse all the decorations in hot water and scrub them off (with my hands, not with soap or anything) and change the filter.

 

[AkidaFish]

I've reused my tank for a few bettas, and a simple hot water bath is all it needed.

Though I've never had a problem with a serious illness. Ich is about the worst thing that was in the tank.

 

[AlfaTheBeta]

Thank you everyone for the replies. I feel confident now re-using the tank. I think I'm going to go to pet co and get a few plants and some gravel, and start to get the tank set up. Not getting a fish yet, I might try and get a cycle going this time around.

 

[theroadbetta]

i have a two and a half gallon tank and new conditioner so it might be fine that way

 

[Agent13]

You are fine to simply do a water change then get a new fish . However yes getting a cycle going is absolutely key in fish keeping so you're right to tackle that first .