Mercfh Posted July 12 Share Posted July 12 I've read mixed results online, but we have hard water so I have constant white buildup on the glass top where bubbles pop. Is it safe to use vinegar to clean them? (assuming some gets in the tank). I'd imagine yes but it may lower the pH a bit? thanks! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony s Posted July 12 Share Posted July 12 Better way might be unscented Mr clean Magic eraser. or the cleaning pads coop has for sale. both should work. Little bit more elbow grease, but you could also use it to clean the algae off the glass at the same time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HelplessNewbie Posted July 12 Share Posted July 12 (edited) I wedge a clear disposable beverage lid among the cords and hoses, just below the water surface in the corner where the bubbles come up. It has cut down on the cleanup on the lid. Edited July 12 by HelplessNewbie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony s Posted July 12 Share Posted July 12 On 7/12/2024 at 3:18 PM, Mercfh said: so I have constant white buildup on the glass top where bubbles pop Sponge filter? You could upgrade to coop's new filter that has the easy flow attachment. It should eliminate most bubbles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tlindsey Posted July 12 Share Posted July 12 Vinegar is safe to use. Rinse off well let dry or wipe glass well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lennie Posted July 12 Share Posted July 12 I use white vinegar to clean but only an empty tank. I wouldn't use vinegar to clean a full fish tank myself. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitecloud09 Posted July 12 Share Posted July 12 It is safe. I have used it once. Just rinse super well. And try not to get a lot of it in the aquarium. On 7/12/2024 at 4:21 PM, Tony s said: Sponge filter? You could upgrade to coop's new filter that has the easy flow attachment. It should eliminate most bubbles Yes that piece helps a lot. If it is a sponge filter that is. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hazelwright Posted July 13 Share Posted July 13 On 7/13/2024 at 12:48 AM, Mercfh said: I've read mixed results online, but we have hard water so I have constant white buildup on the glass top where bubbles pop. Is it safe to use vinegar to clean them? (assuming some gets in the tank). I'd imagine yes but it may lower the pH a bit? thanks! Hello, I think using vinegar to clean white buildup from hard water on a glass top is generally safe, even if some vinegar gets into the tank. However, it may lower the pH slightly. To minimize any impact, use a diluted vinegar solution and clean the glass carefully to prevent excess vinegar from entering the tank. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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