Post #722742 by GGonzo on Wed, Jul 16, 2014 8:41 PM

I just purchased a neat bamboo terrarium that the prior owner used as a fresh water aquarium instead, needless to say it has some rotting wood in the "roof" section (I will be removing this and replacing it with a metal frame) and basic water exposure to the outside bamboo shell due to splashing. It doesn't look beyond repair to me....but I tend to be an optimist :) I am having a hard time finding a good tutorial on how to go about deep cleaning the hood, tank and stand (interior frame wood stinks of rot but bamboo outer shell is in good shape). I did a basic dry cleaning to remove the layers of dust, took an air compressor to it and wiped the bamboo and wood down with a moist rag. This poor thing really needs something more intensive though, I know removing the rotting wood will help a lot, but I worry about how to properly seal the bamboo after cleaning and the best way to remove mold that might be under the bamboo. I would be so grateful for any advice concerning moldy smell removal, resealing and any input on transforming it properly into a saltwater aquarium. Thank you all so much in advance, I just love the passion and flare of the people on this site....I look forward to your thoughts and input!