cleaning water buildup off the tanks

  • We are currently upgrading MFK. thanks! -neo
Good luck. I wish it were as easy to remove as people make it out to be. It may be when it's only on there a few months, but after being on the glass for years, I'm convinced it cannot be removed.

I picked up a used 90g saltwater because several people on here insisted the calcium could be taken off. Yeah, the bulk came off with a razor, and some more with vinegar. The last bit I tried getting off with CLR (Calcium, Lime, Rust) as suggested on here, and no luck. I'm convinced it cannot be taken off if it's been on the glass long enough. I'm now looking at selling the tank as a reptile tank and buying another 90g to replace this one.
 
I think there's no way around the build up so it's best to just hide it. I keep my water level high so it's at the upper support/plastic ring around the tank. The build up is there but I can't see it lol.
I agree with Cookie above, this cannot be removed completely from glass if it's been on there for years. At least with the regular chemicals we all can get at the store.
 
Cookie*420;4514752; said:
Good luck. I wish it were as easy to remove as people make it out to be. It may be when it's only on there a few months, but after being on the glass for years, I'm convinced it cannot be removed.

I picked up a used 90g saltwater because several people on here insisted the calcium could be taken off. Yeah, the bulk came off with a razor, and some more with vinegar. The last bit I tried getting off with CLR (Calcium, Lime, Rust) as suggested on here, and no luck. I'm convinced it cannot be taken off if it's been on the glass long enough. I'm now looking at selling the tank as a reptile tank and buying another 90g to replace this one.
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LOL same thing here mate! It was so bad on mine that I evntually filled my 150g up and just wet sanded the thing til it was gone. Went through SO many sheets, but it worked out QUITE well.
 
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