Soda Ash Precipitant Removal

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About a week ago I had a mishap with alkalinity dosing where I overdosed my mixed reef with soda ash. Crisis was averted through water changes and fortunately there was no loss of life in my 50 gallon cube. A week has gone by and my tank still looks like a snow globe from all the precipitant. It doesn't seem to scrub off the glass and every imperfection or scratch is now a brilliant white line that can be seen from across the room. I've read all of Randy's reef keeping articles I can find on precipitation but am not seeing anything on removal. Excellent articles on what it is and how to avoid it I must say. Can anyone tell me how to remove this stuff or will it even dissolve on its own over time?

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

Such precipitates usually disappear from rocks and such on their own. From the glass, a razor blade might be needed.

 

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Such precipitates usually disappear from rocks and such on their own. From the glass, a razor blade might be needed.

Thank you Randy. I appreciate it! Have a great weekend.

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

You're welcome.

Happy Reefing.