Cleaning a used tank.

[FinsToTheLeft]

I recently came across a nice 20 gal tank at a garage sale. Nice and cheap. It has some white staining, looks like mineral deposits. I tried soaking in white vinegar. It got most of it off, but I can still see it. Any other good was to get this stuff off the glass?

Thanks.

 

[dvanacker]

a razor blade.

 

[billdogg]

razor and grease (the elbow kind)

 

[UWUALineman]

We have used muratic acid (dlulted) with great results.

 

[allactiondan]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15069443#post15069443 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by billdogg
razor and grease (the elbow kind)

+1

 

[FinsToTheLeft]

I was using an algae scrapper but a razor probably would work better... I dont know why I didn't think of that. Duh.

I looked up muratic acid and seems like potent stuff. I will try it as a last resort.

Thanks.

 

[mordibv]

I use CLR or LimeAway .Works real quick . U can get Lime Away in a small spray bottle so u spot clean with little product use . Just make sure you rinse the tank well quite a few times .