Used tank advice needed.

[sharkweek178]

I've been offered some used tanks. Problem is, I know that the previous owner used soap to clean them. So I'm concerned about soap residue in the seals.
Am I worrying too much? Is there something I can do to treat the tank to remove soap residue? I know a vinegar water mix or a bleach solution can disinfect the tank. But will that break down any soap residue as well? Or would regular water just do that?

 

[Back in the fold]

Get them. Get them now ! Don't worry about the soap. Soak them a few days in clean fresh water and put your worries to rest.

 

[WhistlingBadger]

Yep, I'd soak them in warm water. Any biochemists on the forum can correct me, but I assume that by the time you're finished cycling, any traces of soap left after a good warm-water soak will have biodegraded.

 

[sharkweek178]

Get them. Get them now ! Don't worry about the soap. Soak them a few days in clean fresh water and put your worries to rest.

They aren't going anywhere. They're from relatives. There's an acrylic 5 gallon. Which I'll just use for drip acclimation when adding new fish. I'm not actually worried about that one. A couple of 10 gallons and then there's a 30.

 

[Colin_T]

Soap washes out quite easily so just rinse them out a few times on the lawn.