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Question

My fish are all O.K, there tropical and are real strong. At one point i was cleaning my tank with hot water, and then white spurs or white color was apearing on my tank. I tried my best to clean it but it wont come off, i cant even anything from there ( i didnt put them back in). If you know any soap or liquids to put on it, and make it "see-through" again, please let me know. Thank you

Answer 1

You can try buying a razor blade glass scraper form a paint department. They are designed to remove paint drips from windows without scratching them. I use them in my marine tank weekly. If your tank is empty, they sell hard water stain removers at pet stores that you can use in your tanks.
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Answer 2

If you're thinking about using soap or anything like that, DON'T! there will be residue from it no matter how well you clean it. I'm talking about both the soap and the white stuff. The reason for it is that you're getting lime on the tank. the best and easiest way is to get a feeder/sucker fish and at least one snail. Both can live almost anywhere, too. they naturally eat the stuff that's there, so it saves you alot of work. it should clear up by a week after, and don't worry about them starving. as long as there's a little light or other fish 'going' in the tank, there's always going to be enough food.

Answer 3

I don't know what kind of white stuff it was but you should never use any soap or chemicals in your tank that aren't made to clean fish tanks, since they can leave a residue that can kill the fish. You can try vinegar and baking soda if you want to try and scrub the stuff of and make sure to rinse well when you are done. If that doesn't work then you can try a straight edge razor to scrap it off.

Answer 4

Sounds like calcium and a razor blade works great. Do you have a glass tank? Some people try to clean plastic tanks with inappropriate means and chemicals and can cause scratches and white spots

Answer 5

first of all, you shouldn't ever put soap or cleaning fluids in your tank when you are cleaning it.
I assume you tried the scrubby pads from a reputable aquarium store, so I would try a window paint scrapper.
It's basically a razor blade in a handy holder.
Only do this if you have a glass aquarium, if this is an acrylic aquarium don't ever use these techniques.

Answer 6

is seems similar to another question on here. I think there's probably calcium/lime in your water that is flaking out as the white stuff. try Pet Smart for testing strips that will tell you if it's true and then they can also provide you with a way to get rid of it.

Answer 7

You do not say what you were cleaning it with Just water if that is so than it sounds like hard water spots and just a rag wet with vinegar than rinsed well should clear things right up

Answer 8

DO NOT put soap or other cleaners in your fish in your bowl! They will posion your fish. I would put hot water in the bowl (obviously without the fish) and scrub, scrub, scrub! That is the way I remove slime, water rings, and water spots from my aquariums. Good luck!

Answer 9

Well I would like to help you. My best suggestion is to go seek proffesional help with it. I have Tropical fish to. But I always go to PetSmart and ask the experts these questions. Again I wish I could help, bu that is the best advice I have.

Answer 10

Use soap scum remover and a scrubbing pad. That should get it off. However I would do it outside and rinse it very well and let it air dry in the sun.