What Is The Best Way To Clean a Used Aquarium Glass?

[Taker]

What's up, MFKers! Yes I just said the swear word.

So I am buying a used tank and the glass is kind of cloudy. The shopkeeper cleaned it and it's clear but I see that it can be clearer. What is the best way to clean and shine a used aquarium glass?

 

[windsor]

What's up, MFKers! Yes I just said the swear word.

So I am buying a used tank and the glass is kind of cloudy. The shopkeeper cleaned it and it's clear but I see that it can be clearer. What is the best way to clean and shine a used aquarium glass?

What's up, MFKers! Yes I just said the swear word.

So I am buying a used tank and the glass is kind of cloudy. The shopkeeper cleaned it and it's clear but I see that it can be clearer. What is the best way to clean and shine a used aquarium glass?

Try using vinegar. I usually removes whatever is on the glass without damaging the tank.

 

[DDK]

muriatic acid

 

[krichardson]

I have always used hot water,as hot as my hands can tolerate,and a scouring pad.

 

[jr136]

Try using vinegar. I usually removes whatever is on the glass without damaging the tank.

I have used vinegar to clean equipment used in my tank and non scented mr clean pads for past few years on the glass. Both work great

 

[matthewr262]

Vinegar all day, do not use abrasives. Mr. Clean magic eraser is abrasive, equivalent to 3000 grit sandpaper.

 

[jr136]

^^^. Used me clean pads for 4 years straight never an issue: should be mindful not to get sand on the pad as that would turn it into sandpaper

 

[matthewr262]

^^^. Used me clean pads for 4 years straight never an issue: should be mindful not to get sand on the pad as that would turn it into sandpaper

Still doesn't change the fact that Mr.Clean magic eraser is abrasive. 3000grit sand paper is so fine it will take time to notice. I'm an autobody tech and when I use these on clear coat I wish they were simply magic so I don't have to buff out the dull after use because they are "abrasive".

 

[jr136]

I don't see it.... But ok

 

[MrBlueDream]

I'm a agree with matt. 3000 grit isn't even that fine.

I use vinegar with great results. Soak a bunch of paper towels and scrub gently to remove thick mineral stains, and as it clears up i get more aggressive with the paper towel and vinegar.
It's cheap and safe.