livepsycle Posted January 1, 2013 Report Share Posted January 1, 2013 Hey Guys The tank I just bought (second hand) has a lot of calcium build up or something on the glass at the top of the tank. How do I get rid of this and make it all pretty again? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PETFISH Posted January 1, 2013 Report Share Posted January 1, 2013 you cant get rid of it ,you can remove the white with rust converter but you will still have rainbow water mark but when full of water you cant see it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livepsycle Posted January 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 1, 2013 Oh well. I don't like the sound of rust converter for health of a biological system. So I have funky wave patterns on the glass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
litigator666 Posted January 1, 2013 Report Share Posted January 1, 2013 try CLR (cleaning products sections) and very fine steel wool (hardware shops). It'll will look new again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azedenkae Posted January 1, 2013 Report Share Posted January 1, 2013 Clean with vinegar. Gently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webmaster Posted January 1, 2013 Report Share Posted January 1, 2013 Simple White vinegar will do the job, just spray i on and let it sit for a hour or so. If its really bad you can use hydrochloric acid also Also use magic white sponges to get it clean (they really work like magic on aquarium glass) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livepsycle Posted January 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2013 Simple White vinegar will do the job, just spray i on and let it sit for a hour or so. If its really bad you can use hydrochloric acid alsoAlso use magic white sponges to get it clean (they really work like magic on aquarium glass) Where do I find these magic white sponges? Online and delivered if possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webmaster Posted January 3, 2013 Report Share Posted January 3, 2013 Supermarket, bunnings, just about anywhere sometimes they are called magic erasers Products - Microfibre Sponge | White Magic Microfibre Cleaning Products they will not scratch your glass and with some vinegar and elbow grease you can make the glass look like new again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kasman Posted January 3, 2013 Report Share Posted January 3, 2013 I've never had success with vinegar, or anything else for that matter. good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livepsycle Posted January 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2013 I'll give the magic sponge a crack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leah Posted January 3, 2013 Report Share Posted January 3, 2013 Go the Magic Sponge thingy! They're great on tanks, and even better for built up soap scum on shower screens. It really works You can buy them at coles etc, I think they're called a Magic Eraser Sponge or something to that effect. However, best buy is from Bunnings, pack of 4 for about $5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Betta Posted January 4, 2013 Report Share Posted January 4, 2013 The magic sponges are great but for anything a bit more crusty I use a scraper razor blade, very effective & you won't scratch the glass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scuba Steve Posted January 4, 2013 Report Share Posted January 4, 2013 another good product is cerium oxide. jewlers use it for polishing diamonds but it is amazing on glass. i used it to get the buildup off my 8 footer and it came up like new. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitch86 Posted January 5, 2013 Report Share Posted January 5, 2013 I cleaned my tank with vinigar and baking soda. Worked better than expected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
