Get my glass clean

furni80 · Mar 28, 2015

Does anyone have any idea how I can get glass clean? The inside has a calcium or lime build up for sitting empty for so long. When I set it up didn't think it would be a big deal but it makes it look cloudy. Tried razor blade, aquarium scrub brush. Thanks

LetItReef · Mar 28, 2015

It is an empty tank, try white vinegar.

furni80 · Mar 28, 2015

Unfortunately no. I think I'm screwed but thought I would see if anyone had any tricks up their sleeve.

tonyscoots84 · Mar 28, 2015

Razor blade and a little elbow grease

tonyscoots84 · Mar 28, 2015

Just realized you said the razor blade did not work. Is it a glass tank?

furni80 · Mar 28, 2015

Yup glass. I was surprised the razor blade wouldn't touch it.

myrjon · Mar 28, 2015

Razor blade and a lot elbow grease.And if still cannot budge,you might have to empty .Clean with vinegar and razor .

SeahorseKeeper · Mar 28, 2015

myrjon said:
Razor blade and a lot elbow grease.And if still cannot budge,you might have to empty .Clean with vinegar and razor .

+1.

You could try using an original Mr. Clean Magic Eraser.

furni80 · Mar 28, 2015

I love those but don't they have chemicals in them? Tank is up and running can't tear it down. May have to live with it, just don't like the way it looks a bit cloudy. Especially seeing how clear other people's tanks look online.

H2Ohio · Mar 28, 2015

Some of the Magic Erasers do have chemicals bad for a tank but the "Original" one doesn't and is used by a enough reefers there are plenty of forum threads on it. I've tried it myself with no problems, just use light pressure so it doesn't break up too quickly.

furni80 · Mar 28, 2015

Awesome I'll look for them. Thanks

VicD81 · Mar 29, 2015

If you have it sit in some warm water and vinegar for a day then go at it with a razor blade it should make short work of it. That stuff dissolves everything.