Question on cleaning buildup on acrylic

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Piranha
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If it's empty then fill it up with a vinegar/water mixture and add a powerhead to circulate the water. Let it sit like that for a day or two and you should be able to scrub off all the buildup with a sponge. The wavemaker in my reef tank became so encrusted in coralline algae that it was losing power and a vinegar soak allowed me to wipe everything off and make it look brand new again.
 

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Jack Dempsey
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I never use chemicals for cleaning for obvious reasons - I just use elbow grease. Curious about the calcium buildup though.
 
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