Reptile Terrarium Long
August 7th, 2010 | Published in Reptiles
How to Clean a Large Glass Reptile Tank?
More specifically a Corn Snake habitat. I'd read not to use bathtubs or kitchen sinks if possible. A glass tank would be hard to lug around into a bathtub anyway. The only way I could think of is the following:
Do you:
1. Use a bleach or vinegar solution and scrub the sides of the tank.
2. Partially fill the tank with water.
3. Swirl it around and make sure to use a cup on the sides to rinse.
3. Then siphon it until it no longer smells like bleach or vinegar.
4. Dry thoroughly.
Is that what you do?
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I have a 40 gallon breeder that I clean by hand (I don't rinse it in a tub or outside) I use a 1:1 water vinegar solution to clean out the inside.
Here are the steps that I follow
1. Re-house animal in temporary space.
2. Remove and clean all rocks, bowls, branches ect.
3. Remove and clean substrate.
4. Wipe down interior with wet paper towel to remove all dirt (a sponge and hot water can also be used here).
5. Use vinegar solution to disinfect the tank by spraying it onto all surfaces and wiping them dry.
6. Place all things back in tank.
Any thing sponges or other cleaning tools used on the tank should not be used in your home. They should be kept separate for use with the animals tank only.
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