2006-12-01 21:53:32 · 6 answers · asked by zman123 2 in Pets ➔ Fish
If the tank is empty then vinegar is good, you can even mix it with some baking soda to form a paste to get the more difficult stains off. If the fish are in the tank you can use a straight edge razor or one of those metal algae scrappers from the petstore.
2006-12-02 03:21:49 · answer #1 · answered by Nunya Biznis 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
If you can transfer the fish in something else temporarily, you can empty the tank and treat it with a product that dissolves chalk such as a strong toilet or denture cleaner. However you must rinse it many times after the marks have been removed to make sure no chemical has been left in the tank or it would kill your fish.
If your tank is very large or an outside one, there is little you can do though you can buy special products to regulate the pH balance in your pond.The fish do not seem to mind. We have lots and they are OK.
2006-12-02 06:14:41 · answer #2 · answered by WISE OWL 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
vinegar will disolve hard water marks in a snap. and any residue left behind in not of concern to fish. Just rub the vinegar over the areas affected and wipe clean. Works a charm for my tanks
2006-12-02 06:23:50 · answer #3 · answered by friskyparrot 2 · 4⤊ 0⤋
You can also use a new Teflon scourer, it won't scratch the glass. Rinse it out and keep it with your fish stuff, not under the sink!
2006-12-02 08:18:16 · answer #4 · answered by sarah c 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would suggest that you use spring water to prevent this from happening..
2006-12-02 13:37:41 · answer #5 · answered by debra 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋
you need a sucker fish, it sucks all the dirt from the glass!
2006-12-02 06:12:40 · answer #6 · answered by nick23647@btinternet.com 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋