The tank I bought has quite abit of "crap" on the glass.
I call it crap because basically its just like... the stuff limestone rock leaches... u know that white milky look.
I've heard some people use acid and that to clean them...
I dont want anything that my damage the sillican.
Any products... where u got it and how much?
Thanks!
Cleaning Glass
Started by yaldaraisamonkey, Nov 13 2003 04:23 AM
6 replies to this topic
#1
Posted 13 November 2003 - 04:23 AM
#2 Guest_Alan Caboolture_*
Posted 13 November 2003 - 05:17 AM
Outside as in weathered or "water stained glass" or etched or on the inside ?
If the inside is just calcium deposit from alkaline or hard water.
If inside, just fill the tank and use a copper or S/steel pot scoure and a bit of elbow greese. should work !
If the inside is just calcium deposit from alkaline or hard water.
If inside, just fill the tank and use a copper or S/steel pot scoure and a bit of elbow greese. should work !
#3
Posted 13 November 2003 - 05:21 AM
Yeh its just calcium deposit around the inside of the tank.
Wont a scoure scratch the glass?
I had a go at it with water and a rag but what i wiped off just seemed to come back.
Wont a scoure scratch the glass?
I had a go at it with water and a rag but what i wiped off just seemed to come back.
#4
Posted 13 November 2003 - 03:18 PM
I always found that "Steradent" tablets work quite well at removing the calcium deposits from the inside of a tank. Or perhaps you could try "CLR Clear"
Please wash your tank out thoroughly after using any products. I use bleach to remove any leftover soap traces, then rinse very thoroughly with water, and have never had any problems.
Cheers
Colleen
Please wash your tank out thoroughly after using any products. I use bleach to remove any leftover soap traces, then rinse very thoroughly with water, and have never had any problems.
Cheers
Colleen
#5
Posted 13 November 2003 - 11:47 PM
I use vinegar because chemicals freak me out in tanks. Just use any really acidic base (citric/vinegar) that isnt a harsh chemical to remove calcuim deposits.
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#6
Posted 14 November 2003 - 12:10 AM
Theres a rule in my house no chemical near any aquarium up to 3 meter radius
#7
Posted 14 November 2003 - 07:15 AM
I just use that coarse blue sponge i fill my aquaclear up with, does the trick. Get a big block for $10 odd i think.
Cheers
Jordan
Cheers
Jordan
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