Glass Tanks

ShepherdReefer · Jan 9, 2023

Hey there, reef fam. We purchased this used tank, and after the water cleared, we could see this clear smug inside the tank. I reached out to a glass aquarium manufacturer, and they would not help because I did not purchase the tank from them. I sent the manufacturer a message, and they have yet to respond; from a reputable company, but I will not give their name out. Can someone help? This is not the only section.

RedoubtReef · Jan 9, 2023

have you tried any sort of abrasive pad on it to see if it scrubs off? Magic eraser maybe?

ShepherdReefer · Jan 9, 2023

Yes, I tried using a magic eraser, did not do anything.

ShepherdReefer · Jan 11, 2023

Hello there, and good afternoon. Just reposting the post to see if anyone can help.

N1tew0lf1212 · Jan 11, 2023

There is this way but its removing everything to clean idk if thats possible or not

piranhaman00 · Jan 11, 2023

Better picture white light

ShepherdReefer · Jan 11, 2023

N1tew0lf1212 said:
There is this way but its removing everything to clean idk if thats possible or not

Great video; thanks for sharing. We have a few corals and many fish in the tank.

ShepherdReefer · Jan 11, 2023

piranhaman00 said:
Better picture white light

I will try tomorrow. I have tried a few great ideas with no luck.

EeyoreIsMySpiritAnimal · Jan 11, 2023

ShepherdReefer · Jan 12, 2023

piranhaman00 said:
Better picture white light

When I removed the blue lights, the streak was still present but was not more visible.

piranhaman00 · Jan 12, 2023

ShepherdReefer said:
When I removed the blue lights, the streak was still present but was not more visible.

Ya take a picture hha

ShepherdReefer · Jan 12, 2023

Someone suggested using a wheel with Cerium Oxide to polish the glass. In water?

mehaffydr · Jan 12, 2023

@Joe Glass Cages
Joe is always willing to help even if you did not buy from his company. Great Guy!

ShepherdReefer · Jan 13, 2023

mehaffydr said:
@Joe Glass Cages
Joe is always willing to help even if you did not buy from his company. Great Guy!

I reached out to Glass Cages, they would not help. Suggest to call the tank manufacturer. I do like glass cages, back in the day, I set up a 400 gallon for a client, we got the tank from them.

GlassMunky · Jan 13, 2023

ShepherdReefer said:
Great video; thanks for sharing. We have a few corals and many fish in the tank.

Theres absolutely ZERO way for you to get that clean and clear with the tank running. you will have to take the tank down to do anything to the glass. sorry, but thats the reality of it.

ShepherdReefer · Jan 13, 2023

GlassMunky said:
Theres absolutely ZERO way for you to get that clean and clear with the tank running. you will have to take the tank down to do anything to the glass. sorry, but thats the reality of it.

Hello there, Glass Munky; that is what I have been reading about. I was hoping I could without removing everything in the tank.

His Coral Highness · Jan 13, 2023

Just be careful that whatever you do doesn't make a bigger problem. It is just a small blemish as is, I'd be very careful with doing anything to it that will make it even more noticeable. I run into that a lot for things I'd wished I'd just let be...