Cleaning issue (I used paper towels)

[Mr. Fishy Fish]

Hey all,

I screwed up. I was washing out a new aquarium with my hose, then I used paper towels to hand dry it. After I wiped the aquarium's glass I noticed some pieces of the paper towel on the edges of the silicone. What should I do? Should I just wash it again and just dry it with a cloth this time?

Thanks,

Mr. Fishy Fish

 

[Cory]

Hey all,

I screwed up. I was washing out a new aquarium with my hose, then I used paper towels to hand dry it. After I wiped the aquarium's glass I noticed some pieces of the paper towel on the edges of the silicone. What should I do? Should I just wash it again and just dry it with a cloth this time?

Thanks,

Mr. Fishy Fish

Is this a new silicone job and its glued in it? Can you post a pic?

 

[Mr. Fishy Fish]

Is this a new silicone job and its glued in it? Can you post a pic?

Hey It's a new tank so the silicone should be old I guess and here's a pic.

 

[Cory]

Hey It's a new tank so the silicone should be old I guess and here's a pic.

Oh thats no biggie. Just try to rub it off with a cloth. It wont come off?

 

[MERKEY]

Hey It's a new tank so the silicone should be old I guess and here's a pic.

Just another rinse and it should come off....

 

[jesspal]

The tank is trashed

 

[Mr. Fishy Fish]

lol, thanks for the help. There's nothing wrong with confirming something you're not well versed in. I'll give it another rinse now.

 

[Cory]

lol, thanks for the help. There's nothing wrong with confirming something you're not well versed in. I'll give it another rinse now.

Even if it doesnt come off it wont hurt any livestock. Its just bleached cellulose and wont even decompose for years and years.

 

[jesspal]

lol, thanks for the help. There's nothing wrong with confirming something you're not well versed in. I'll give it another rinse now.

Nah I’m just kidding. Give it a quick rinse or wipe down and your good. Use a little ro/di water to loosen it up a little.

 

[terraincognita]

The tank is trashed

Throw it away.

S/He's right.

Never can be used again.

Sorry.....

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[F4TALREEFER]

dampen a microfiber cloth with vinegar or vinegar/water mixture. Wipe it out.

 

[KrisReef]

lol, thanks for the help. There's nothing wrong with confirming something you're not well versed in. I'll give it another rinse now.

Here's a tip; Mr. Clean Magic Eraser. Great tank cleaner and would probably help with your current situation. Oh, and use these wet!

HTH.

 

[Cory]

Here's a tip; Mr. Clean Magic Eraser. Great tank cleaner and would probably help with your current situation. Oh, and use these wet!

HTH.

I thought of that tip too. I find silicone destroys the eraser fast though due to its tackyness.

 

[Mr. Fishy Fish]

Even if it doesnt come off it wont hurt any livestock. Its just bleached cellulose and wont even decompose for years and years.

Great, I'm glad to hear that. Either way, I figured the HOB filter would deal with it. Also, It's stuck on there so I just rinsed it out with my hose outside.