Rate My Fish Tank

Fri Apr 03, 2009 2:52 pm GMT   Reply      

My fish tank has residue on it.It is not algae because there is no water in the tank. Does anyone know a safe effective liquid cleaner that will clean this up.I have a 72 bow front so its big, and I want to get those spots out.it was a freshwater set up before the tank was drained.please help thanks in advance.



Alex b.

Fri Apr 03, 2009 5:03 pm GMT   Reply      

Try filling it with water and white vinegar overnight. Most of it will just wipe off then. Make sure to rinse it good when done.

Fri Apr 03, 2009 6:59 pm GMT   Reply      

What kind of residue is it? That makes a difference. What's the color, texture, thickness, etc. Is it all over, just in once place, thicker in other, etc. If it's just thin, white and a little coarse you can probably just wipe it off with your hand or a cloth and some hot water. If it won't quite come off use a scraper of some sort. Try to avoid using any chemical not intended for aquatic use. Always try using hot water and a good scrubbing first. If you don't have a scraper, a credit card works sometimes and won't scratch the glass.

Z

Sat Apr 04, 2009 5:34 am GMT   Reply      

buy a bottle of vinegar........throw it in fill the rest with water. Bam clean. :)

Sat Apr 04, 2009 3:16 pm GMT   Reply      

The vinegar worked along with some elbow aand a blade.thanks guys

Sat Apr 04, 2009 4:34 pm GMT   Reply      

Any time bud. probably a little calcium build up, no biggie. What are you going to put in it.??