How do you clean a used aquarium?

[Peli45]

^

 

[Eagle_Steve]

^

Typically, I put a massive pump in them, run tap water and vinegar for a while and then scrub them clean. Scrape any coraline where needed.

If coraline is really bad, towel soaked in vinegar and laid on it to allow it to soak in. Then scrub.

 

[Lost in the Sauce]

What Gramps said!

Mr Clean magic erasers are amazing for cleaning the inside of the glass.

 

[theMeat]

Would leave soaking overnight with white vinegar solution and a pump. Wipe with a rag a few times throughout soak. If you leave to soak you won’t need a magic eraser and would caution using one since it’s a mild abrasive.
Is it glass tank? Low iron?

 

[JZ199]

My tank had so much build up and algae stuck to it when I got it, the glass felt and looked like it was pitted and nothing would scrub off. A magic erased cleaned everything off completely with minimal effort.

 

[Lost in the Sauce]

Would leave soaking overnight with white vinegar solution and a pump. Wipe with a rag a few times throughout soak. If you leave to soak you won’t need a magic eraser and would caution using one since it’s a mild abrasive.
Is it glass tank? Low iron?

Magic erasers are so gentle, they are what is recommended for cleaning low iron glass.

 

[homer1475]

Magic erasers are so gentle, they are what is recommended for cleaning low iron glass.

And acrylic, which scratches if you look at it wrong.

 

[flashsmith]

Citric acid. Same thing as Sicce pump clean.

 

[theMeat]

Magic erasers are so gentle, they are what is recommended for cleaning low iron glass.

Yup. If used wet it should be fine. It is an abrasive all the same. If you can get it clean with a soak why use it is all I’m saying.

 

[Lost in the Sauce]

Yup. If used wet it should be fine. It is an abrasive all the same. If you can get it clean with a soak why use it is all I’m saying.

Our hands are technically an abrasive in context. Magic erasers are a tool for cleaning. Doesn't matter to me what people use, but I don't think they should be cautioned from using arguably the best tool for the job Because it is an abrasive.

 

[theMeat]

Our hands are technically an abrasive in context. Magic erasers are a tool for cleaning. Doesn't matter to me what people use, but I don't think they should be cautioned from using arguably the best tool for the job Because it is an abrasive.

I say with caution because you should be using the correct/safe for glass version. And again, if you can get it clean without it why use it.

Will a MR Clean Eraser Scratch Glass? Here's What We Found Out

Will a Mr clean eraser scratch glass? That's a really concerning question for first time magic eraser users abroad. Well, we did our research and found some facts. Come see what our research discovered.

thecleanr.com

 

[Peli45]

Typically, I put a massive pump in them, run tap water and vinegar for a while and then scrub them clean. Scrape any coraline where needed.

If coraline is really bad, towel soaked in vinegar and laid on it to allow it to soak in. Then scrub.

how much vinigar for 55 gallons?

 

[Lost in the Sauce]

I say with caution because you should be using the correct/safe for glass version. And again, if you can get it clean without it why use it.

Will a MR Clean Eraser Scratch Glass? Here's What We Found Out

Will a Mr clean eraser scratch glass? That's a really concerning question for first time magic eraser users abroad. Well, we did our research and found some facts. Come see what our research discovered.

thecleanr.com

From your link.

I guess I suppose it goes without saying that nobody would be using magic erasers with Dawn, gain, or febreze, inside an aquarium.

 

[theMeat]

From your link.

I guess I suppose it goes without saying that nobody would be using magic erasers with Dawn, gain, or febreze, inside an aquarium.

Right from the same link

Magic Eraser Extra Durable​

We highly recommend you to now use this product on glass surfaces. This product has proprietary micro scrubbers that aggressively remove tough stains. The surfaces that are listed to be compatible with this product are not glass.

Glass scratch score: There is a 50% chance this product my scratch or leave abrasive marks on the glass.

Like said, why use it if there’s no need, and if you do, use caution. Have a nice day

 

[Lost in the Sauce]

So in conclusion, the Mr Clean magic eraser will not scratch your glass.

Don't Try to get fancy with them. Get the original. No issue and you still get it cleaned faster.

 

[theMeat]

how much vinigar for 55 gallons?

Know you’re not asking me but…
Have a 55 gallon I use for a refugium. After 11 years saw some aptasia in there so decided to rip it clean. Can’t tell you how much coralline and all sorts of calcium skeletons were in there. It was caked on. First I rinsed it to get off anything loose. Then I soaked it with three gallons 6% vinegar for about 6 hours. This took mostly everything. Then I rinsed and repeated with the same soak and left it over night. This took everything off. No scrubbing at all. The crud just dissolved. A bit of whipping with a rag is all the elbow grease that was needed. As the vinegar dilutes with the calcium it weakens the vinegar. That’s why I did the soak in two steps. If you don’t have much one will probably do the trick.