Frankie Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 Afternoon Forum One of my neighbors toss out a 29 gallon set-up so naturally i picked it up for a spare tank...anyway the inside of the tank was just NASTY...dried algae and just dried up gunk is best i can describe it...any suggestions for a cleaning solution that is safe other than a straight edge and elbow grease?? i know the razor is risking but this stuff is really on the inside of the tank... or is this just a useless cause??? Right now i`m just soakin the tank with soapy water.. Thanking everyone for you time Be Safe out there!!! Frank C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lefty o Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 a razor blade in one of them little holders. hold it at a very shallow angle and just work it up and down the glass. just keep out of the silicone. i usually hold them with a finger down the side, so that the blade stays at least 1 finger away from the silicone. a few places sell like a blue plastic scrubby pad for aquariums, those work pretty good for really tough dried algae also. no where near as easy as the razor blade though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankie Posted January 10, 2021 Author Share Posted January 10, 2021 Hey lefty Thank you for the reply. Yea thought as much just thought there would more suitable solution I have a straight edge knife I’m using now but it’ll take forever. Lol Frankie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanked Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 A strong Vinegar solution works best for me. I don't know if you can add it to the soap water or not. I would change the water and let it soak for a few hours or more, then begin the removal process. The vinegar will soften most of the deposits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billfromtx Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 I've used CLR. Just be sure to rinse well and try avoid getting on the silicone. CLR plus a razer has worked well for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankie Posted January 10, 2021 Author Share Posted January 10, 2021 Hey tanked Thanks for the idea. Now will that damage the silicone at all??? Or just spray the solution on the glas and let it sit for awhile??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankie Posted January 10, 2021 Author Share Posted January 10, 2021 Hey Bill ahhhhh. Forgot about CLR. Got it in the house ughhhh!!!! Thanks Bill Gezzzze Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 I used white vinegar 1:3 ratio with water to clean my acrylic tank that had sat for over 7 years with grime and water stains on it. I just rinsed it out and then sprayed the solution everywhere, let it sit for about 30 minutes, then used some elbow grease. Everything came off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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