MINERAL DEPOSITS ON GLASS

[crisgaston]

Hi to all.. How do you remove water marks and mineral deposits from aquarium glass ? I use groundwater from an artesian well that has lots of minerals like iron. Is their a chemical that is suitable ? THANKS>

 

[Lupin]

Vinegar. I used Pledge and it worked well for me.

 

[BPags52]

Vinegar. I used Pledge and it worked well for me.

Probably best to empty tank first though

 

[haynchinook334]

A razor or a 1000grit sand paper.

 

[Lupin]

Probably best to empty tank first though

If he was talking about the outside glass, then just make sure it doesn't penetrate inside the tank. If he is talking about cleaning the whole tank (not set up yet), then he can use oxalic acid and just make sure to wash the tank thoroughly to remove any residues.

 

[BPags52]

Ahh...I assumed he was talking about the inside of the glass of a tank thats already set up.

 

[tcarswell]

vinegar . razor blade (With safety)

 

[cguarino30]

razor blade and water

 

[velanarris]

If the tank is filled and has livestock you can use RO/DI water with a napkin, cloth, what have you, mineral deposits will come off the tank. The RO/DI water has so few minerals in it that it pulls them off the glass. If it's not comming right off, use a razor (plastic razor for acrylic) and heat the water up. Just not too hot.