Hey All,
I just got tones of gravel from a friend for my 67 Gallon tank. I cleaned the gravel by soaking/ draining the water in a rubbermade bucket, and that definitely removed like bugs as well as little dust from the gravel. As well I even poured a bit of bleach, to kill some germs.
But even since the start, I just can't seem to get rid of this swampy/ fishy smell from it ? Any ideas ?????
I had got some used stuff not too long ago. I did LOTS and LOTS of water changes. Probably atleast 100+ water changes on it. about a quarter of the water changes were with hot water.
The stuff came out pretty good!
Could also try soaking it in Vinegar for a day or two. then rinse it really well.
Well definitely tried your remedy with vinegar (JetJumper). I was almost tempted to dump 1/4 of clorox (bleach) into the bucket, but stopped b/c i didnt know if it would be safe to put into the tank or not once the gravel is rinsed.
Either way I am calling it quits. I have spent way to much time cleaning it, I am just letting it air dry for now till it goes into the tank. I will just bite the bullet, and deal with the swampy/ beachy smell.
I guess getting things used has its pros n cons. lol
After my recent tank disaster, it was suggested to me that I use a non-chlorine bleach like the Loblaws PC hydrogen peroxide bleach. It has taken most of the smell - but I'm still leaving it in the garage for a while.