how do i clean all of it off? its a 40 gallon tank that was just given to me and its 5 years old. i dont think it leaks, but there is alot of white, cloudy also, deposits that is stuck on the glass. how do i clean it? what do i use? im using a green scrubber, and that got some off but not all.
2007-08-06 21:47:59 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Fish
It's probably calcium deposit. Just use some vinegar and water and it should go off.
2007-08-06 21:54:54 · answer #1 · answered by dragonfly_sg 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Do not use any chemicals or soap, if you plan to put fish in it. You can use vinegar and water and just scrub scrub scrub! Make sure to rinse very well when you're done. When you can't smell the vinegar anymore then you're ok. You can also use a diluted bleach solution. Use one part bleach to 20 parts water and scrub it. Then rinse it super good and let it sit in the sun to dry. The good thing about using the bleach method is you'll kill any nasty germies that might be on it, too.
2007-08-07 07:45:38 · answer #2 · answered by Donna 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't use any chemicals
the best thing to get that stuff off is with a vinegar solution or a lemon juice solution
and rinse it well with hot water
Hope that helps
Good luck
EB
2007-08-07 04:56:36 · answer #3 · answered by Kribensis lover 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I use diluted bleach, or in a pinch, VERY heavily salted water. Either of these will take anything off of the aquarium, and are completely safe for any animals.
2007-08-07 04:51:54 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
a 50/50 mixture of rubbing alcahol and vinegar works well for carpets tile etc.. its a all purpose cleaner that works well.
2007-08-07 04:56:55 · answer #5 · answered by Glenn M 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
it's calcium buildup, clean it with that oxy clean stuff
2007-08-07 04:51:56 · answer #6 · answered by B. Novak 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋