Cleaning a used tank.

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Went to the lfs today and they had 3 used 20gal tanks setting outside for sale for $1 each. So needless to say I grabbed them all :D . The only thing wrong with them is they have a ton of hard water deposits on them both inside and out. They didn't want to pay any of the employees to clean them so they just replaced them with new ones. Anyone got any ideas on how to remove the deposits? It is mainly an the back of the tank but it is thick enough that you can't see through it. Any help or ideas will be appreciated.
 
You can use a really diluted bleach and water solution. Like 5% bleach. Then you have to make sure you rinse it out until you cannot smell it anymore. Or you can use a vinegar solution like the same ratio and same procedure.

Chad
 
Chad55 said:
You can use a really diluted bleach and water solution. Like 5% bleach. Then you have to make sure you rinse it out until you cannot smell it anymore. Or you can use a vinegar solution like the same ratio and same procedure.

Chad
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They don't smell it's a build up of hard water stains that I need to get off the glass. But thanks any way.
 
fill them with water and use a razor blade (if they are glass)
 
Ver simple fix. Go to Home Depot, buy some rubber gloves and Muriatic Acid. Get a clean spray bottle. Fill it up a quarter of the way wit acid, the rest with water. Rinse off your tank. Leave it wet. Spray the solution on the glass, let it sit for a few minutes rinse and repeat.
 
fishnutham said:
i've used vinger
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Me, too. No need to go ballistic with muriatic (=hydrochloric) acid. Vinegar will do just fine, and it is less dangerous in its use ;) Bleach, on the other hand, won't help at all ... it's basic, and what you need is an acid.

Good luck,

HarleyK
 
It sounds like calcium buildup. I always use a razor blade to remove the worst. Then I use vinager ( a mild acid) and a plastic scrub pad to remove leftover. Muriatic acid is dangerouse. If you are not familiar with it, back away. If it's only on the inside of the tank, you can probably just use a water soak...
Buy the way, the price you paid should be a crime. YOU GO GIRL
 
I used vinegar recently to clean a used tank and it worked great the hard water deposits came right off :thumbsup:
 
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