Windex

[Hp1836]

120 gallon system with sump. Accidentally grabbed the wrong bottle when misting mangroves this morning and sprayed windex all over in the sump. Was looking into it and supposedly other then the large amount ammonia which should disapate soon enough there is really nothing to worry about. Thinking I may go pick up more carbon later just to be safe. Am I mistaken or should I do anything else?

 

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Water change wouldn’t hurt

 

[Jay Hemdal Verified Community Expert]

SC Johnson Windex has a lot of products for glass cleaning. Here is a link to the SDS for them:

Safety Data Sheets

If you’re a business or are emergency personnel wondering how SC Johnson products should be handled, stored or disposed of in the workplace, then SDS are what you need. SDS are prepared for employers who intend to use consumer products in a workplace environment as that environment requires...

www.scjohnson.com

Original windex does have ammonium hydroxide in it, but also other compounds.

Rather than using carbon, water changes would be better at diluting any toxins.

 

[Mr. Mojo Rising]

The solution to pollution is dilution.

 

[ca1ore]

T’were me I’d not worry about it. Amount of Windex added is probably quite small and there’s not all that much in it anyhow. FWIW, I always keep a poly filter on hand for precisely these kinds of ‘ooops’ events.

 

[Jasonak]

Drinking some coffee in the morning might help to JK
I hope there is no ill effects to your tank. Keep us posted as this could be helpful others.

 

[taricha]

I'd spray the mangroves with lots of water. I'm guessing they might be toast. I would worry less about the tank.