how to get rid of limescale

[sandj]

i have a lot of limescale on the tank that i just bought and need help getting it off i have tried vinegar and it hasn't really worked what else can i try? and what kinda towel or sponge can i use that wont scratch the tank?

 

[dookie]

is it glass? if so try a new razor blade

 

[nfored]

+1 on the razor I had to do this on a glass 55 gallon.

 

[ScatMan]

razor or HOT vinegar... the vinegar will take some time to dissolve the lime, it goes faster if it's hot. you could lay the tank on it's side and sit a hot vinegar soaked rag on it.

be careful not to scratch the glass w/ the razor, if you take that route.

 

[sandj]

i would try the hot vinegar but its a 155g tank and the sob ways about 300 pounds so i cant get it up and down by myself

 

[ScatMan]

fresh razors, just take your time.

 

[MonsterMinis]

razor or HOT vinegar... the vinegar will take some time to dissolve the lime, it goes faster if it's hot. you could lay the tank on it's side and sit a hot vinegar soaked rag on it.

be careful not to scratch the glass w/ the razor, if you take that route.

x2 I will take a rag soaked with the warm vinegar and hold it on an area for a few minutes.. then take it off and immediately attack it with a razor blade. It still takes some elbow grease but the end result imo is nicer then razor blade alone. and the bottom is easy.. just dump a line "layer" of vinegar in the bottom and let it sit for 30mins+ I will then also "wash" the sides with it every few minutes. and between breaks.

took me 1 day to clean my 55 which was caked.. between doing other yard work ect.

 

[burntrubber]

If you can get Melamine Sponges where you're at, they work wonders on lime scale. Just scrub it off using the sponge and water.