Cleaning Around the Tank

COM · 03-26-2008, 05:37 PM

I have my tank set up in a room with wall-to-wall carpeting. I have a stain on the carpet that I can't seem to get out (my ex-girlfriend spilled some mystery sauce) that is driving me nuts! I am thinking about having the carpet professionally cleaned (Stanley Steamer or the like).

My questions are:
1- Should I move the tank out of room for the cleaning? A cleaner I spoke to said that it wasn't necessary but I fear that the chemical cleaning agent will vaporize in their cleaning process and could get into my tank and kill my fish.
2- If I do need to move the tank out of the room, how long should I wait before I move it back in?
3- Does anyone know if any of the new "Green Cleaners" use less harsh chemicals that would be better for the health of my fish (and me) or are they just a marketing ploy?

Thanks in advance for your help.

hvc801 · 03-26-2008, 08:31 PM

1- If it is and has a good hood on the tank it shouldent be a problem, I don't think that they you chemicals that can vaporize in the air, I think its just like one of those super wet vacs they use. Plus if it were to vaporize in the air, it would probably get stopped on your hood. if you're that worried about it you can probably also cover the top with saran wrap.

2- what size is your tank because if its atleast a 29u.s. gallon tank, filled with water and gravel ... it gets really heavy.

3- I don't think those new green cleaners are any better for your fish than the regular cleaner. It might be less toxic but its probably still not good at all for the sake of your fish.

emc7 · 03-26-2008, 09:22 PM

Cover any exposed water with saran (even on the filter) and turn off any bubblers or other air-sucking pumps (be sure to lift higher than the water if you don't have a check valve) and you should be okay. If you still worry, throw a tarp or beach towel over the whole tank. I don't know if "green" cleaners are any better. I suspect they are more likely to be water-soluble and thus more likely to get in the tank undetected (an oily film on the surface will be visible).

03-26-2008, 05:37 PM	#1
COM Rebel Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 216 User Feedback: (0)	Cleaning Around the Tank I have my tank set up in a room with wall-to-wall carpeting. I have a stain on the carpet that I can't seem to get out (my ex-girlfriend spilled some mystery sauce) that is driving me nuts! I am thinking about having the carpet professionally cleaned (Stanley Steamer or the like). My questions are: 1- Should I move the tank out of room for the cleaning? A cleaner I spoke to said that it wasn't necessary but I fear that the chemical cleaning agent will vaporize in their cleaning process and could get into my tank and kill my fish. 2- If I do need to move the tank out of the room, how long should I wait before I move it back in? 3- Does anyone know if any of the new "Green Cleaners" use less harsh chemicals that would be better for the health of my fish (and me) or are they just a marketing ploy? Thanks in advance for your help.

03-26-2008, 08:31 PM	#2
hvc801 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Age: 20 Posts: 42 User Feedback: (0)	1- If it is and has a good hood on the tank it shouldent be a problem, I don't think that they you chemicals that can vaporize in the air, I think its just like one of those super wet vacs they use. Plus if it were to vaporize in the air, it would probably get stopped on your hood. if you're that worried about it you can probably also cover the top with saran wrap. 2- what size is your tank because if its atleast a 29u.s. gallon tank, filled with water and gravel ... it gets really heavy. 3- I don't think those new green cleaners are any better for your fish than the regular cleaner. It might be less toxic but its probably still not good at all for the sake of your fish. Last edited by hvc801; 03-26-2008 at 08:34 PM.

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emc7 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Age: 39 Posts: 2,589 User Feedback: (0)	Cover any exposed water with saran (even on the filter) and turn off any bubblers or other air-sucking pumps (be sure to lift higher than the water if you don't have a check valve) and you should be okay. If you still worry, throw a tarp or beach towel over the whole tank. I don't know if "green" cleaners are any better. I suspect they are more likely to be water-soluble and thus more likely to get in the tank undetected (an oily film on the surface will be visible).

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