Prepping PVC for tank use

[RandalB]

Hi all!

Anyone have any suggestions for cleaning PVC before using it in a breeding tank?

Just wondering if I should do more than rinsing it off with hot water.

Thanks for any input,
RandalB

I sanded mine down a little with 300-600 grit paper using water. This takes off anything on the outside and givies it a nice color. I doubt it's necessary, but it takes away all that writing and discoloration on it and I feel better that it's clean.

[Dennis_Hardenburge]

Randall
When it is new I just wash it with a mild bleach solution, after that it is up to the fish to clean it.
Dennis

[RandalB]

Thanks Guys,
I'm tired of my pair laying on the glass so I am going to try the old PVC pipe trick. Just wanted to make sure of how to clean it before I put it in the tank.


Thanks again,
RandalB

[limige]

i clean mine with isopropyl alchol and paper towels!! kills everything and dries clean!

[arpanlib]

hi,
just rub with salt and wash with hot water.

arpanlib