Michael7979 Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 I housed the Sulcata tortoise we bought from you in a 10 gallon aquarium and now it has moved on to a bigger and better home. So my question is..... Is there a way to clean out the 10 gallon tank and be able to use it as a QT/hospital tank for my new frags/corals, (and possibly fish)? The reason I ask is I have heard that some tanks that have housed lizards will never be able to used as fish tanks after doing so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy-S Posted January 12, 2008 Share Posted January 12, 2008 I would think a general cleaning with 1-10 bleach would kill anything that the turtle would carry. I have not heard of retile or herp problems that would transfer to a tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UPSCALES Posted January 12, 2008 Share Posted January 12, 2008 I have never heard of an issue with reptiles and fish. I would clean it with a bleach or vinegar solution and I am sure you will be fine. Travis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nyles Posted January 12, 2008 Share Posted January 12, 2008 Just like thet say you can never use a tank that has dosed Copper again, however I have kept corals in the QT tanks after heavy cleaning, even the same pump and heater. I think this has to do with sterilization. clean it like your going to eat off it, then clean it again. You should be OK as long as there is no cracks or places and bacteria can leach from. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael7979 Posted January 12, 2008 Author Share Posted January 12, 2008 Cool - thanks guys! Only stupid question is the one that isn't asked right. (whistle) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badguitarist Posted March 16, 2008 Share Posted March 16, 2008 dont worry its not a stupid question. I wouldnt be worried as i have bred and kept many a lizard and never had a problem using a tank that had reptiles in it for fish/corals and vice versa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dippin61 Posted March 16, 2008 Share Posted March 16, 2008 i used my old temp house tank for my chameleon with no issues after a nice bleach cleaning. was a small 10 gallon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jptrson Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 I think the only other thing to think of is if you were running a basking lamp in the tank you might want to double check the seal. Ya know the extreme heat. Just a thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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