Cleaning help -

[BanjoBandito]

I have 2 "frag racks" - specifically these type - https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/purple-nano-shelf-single-magnetic-frag-rack-reef-rax.html - and I'm getting ready to use them again, but they are dirty and covered with old coralline growth. In an effort to clean them, which can't seem to be done by hand due to being made of resin, is there anyway I can easily remove the crust on it so it doesn't leech into my system as dead decay? Thanks. Was considering H202.

 

[ProxyAquarist]

Did you try citric acid? It is great for salt deposits, and might work for your coraline. I use BRS citric acid on my pumps, lids, and plastic parts. The BRS product is "food grade."

For pumps, I place them in a bath of citric acid and run them. For crusts, I use citric acid on a tooth brush.

On glass, I apply citric acid to a thick paper towel at the sink while rinsing with warm water.

For rough crusts, soak the item.

After cleaning, I rinse liberally with distilled water and wipe with a paper towel.

Hydrogen Peroxide (H2O2) is a great disinfectant. I am not sure how it does on coraline. I do use it in a syringe to kill green algae at the front glass sand junction. I suspect it might kill coraline algae, but not ease its removal.

I have read of using 50/50 water and distilled white vinegar ; however, I have never tried it.

There is also a R2R thread : How do I get rid of Coralline Algae?

I look forward to hearing your solution,
JIm

 

[kzenoni]

I agree with a soak in citric acid. Removed Caroline off my power heads.