just bought a 40g breeder. it has been used for aturtle tank for 4-5 years and has allot of water line stuff on it (not sure what to call this stuff). i have tried to scrub it off but it wont budge. what is the best method for cleaning this crap off?
cleaning water line stuff
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water line/mineral deposits can be cleaned using white vinegar. it won't hurt anything, and just rinse it out when you're done. muraic acid (i think that's the proper spelling) is a little bit stronger, if the stains are very stubborn.
i would definitely test-fill the tank before using it, and make sure that it is really an aquarium and not a terrarium. came across a couple 40g breeders on craigslist recently that were not meant for fish.
i would definitely test-fill the tank before using it, and make sure that it is really an aquarium and not a terrarium. came across a couple 40g breeders on craigslist recently that were not meant for fish.
Buy a new tank :/ If it is calcium deposit, it's a pain in the rear. I tried razor blades, CLR and muriatic acid to clean a 50 I got (for "free" lol), and it never cleaned it all the way to "new" looking. There is still a little haze. I have heard vinegar, lemons & salt, hydrogen peroxide & baking soda, and elbow grease can all have an effect.
ewurm;1271746; said:
wow, i have never heard of that but i will try everything. i got this tank for really cheap and wanna be able to use it. it is going to be in my garage so it doesnt have to be perfect
i used vinegar and it worked pretty good. the little bit i didnt get off is barely visible now that i got it full of water and cycling. thanks
Merbeast;1271725; said:
Wow. It's great how other people can spend your money
.Start with the cheapest (vinegar) and move up rinsing incredibly well in-between so as not to have any unwanted chemical reactions.
Be careful with scrubbing pads as some can scratch glass easily.
Glad your recycling too.
Dr Joe
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Dr Joe;1278057; said:Wow. It's great how other people can spend your money
Start with the cheapest (vinegar) and move up rinsing incredibly well in-between so as not to have any unwanted chemical reactions.
Be careful with scrubbing pads as some can scratch glass easily.
Glad your recycling too.
Dr Joe
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hahahaha
the vinegar did the trick good enough for me....i mean it is a garage tank anyways