Converting a reptile tank to a freshwater tank?

[Pankakes]

Is there any special procedure for this? Also, what would be best to clean the 10 gallon tank? The 10 gallon reptile tank has apparently been out of commission for over a year now.

 

[haynchinook334]

just clean it with a little bleach and warm water... you should be good.

 

[importracer]

Is there any special procedure for this? Also, what would be best to clean the 10 gallon tank? The 10 gallon reptile tank has apparently been out of commission for over a year now.

I would be cofident filling a 10g "reptile tank...."Anything bigger, I'd just fill it halfway with water and shore it with mud and gravel, making a beach hangout....Possible mangrove setup, hmm, maybe.....Archers and mudskippers......

 

[Cichlaholics Anonymous]

just make sure it can hold water

 

[Necrobyheart]

I thought I read somewhere that something in there urine, broke down the sealant (spelling?) than again, if it's only a 10gal what have you got to loose?

 

[davo]

"Reptile tanks" are usually made with thinner glass... as they aren't made to hold water.

 

[Nabbig2]

"Reptile tanks" are usually made with thinner glass... as they aren't made to hold water.

Ah, that is why they say not to use water with them.

 

[Fish Eat Fish]

in a 10 tho you should be fine...or else just muster up the $8 it costs to buy a new fish one

 

[davo]

Depends, I doubt they seal them in the same way either. I still bet 10 gallons looks like a lot on your floor.

 

[BakerLikesFish]

yea i'd just buy a new 10 man unless it is your normal 10 gal aquarium and it was just used for a reptile then your fine