ado_84 Posted September 9, 2013 Report Share Posted September 9, 2013 Hi all, Does anyone have any good tips/tricks for cleaning salt and or calcium built up on the insides of tanks around the water line? i have hit them with a high pressure cleaner but it remains. looking for an easy method as i have a few tanks to do.. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grubby Posted September 9, 2013 Report Share Posted September 9, 2013 (edited) White vinegar and soft scourer. Or if tank is empty do the same but use CLR and wash well afterwards. Edited September 9, 2013 by grubby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ado_84 Posted September 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2013 thanks grubby i will try that.. the tanks are all empty but not keen on usein CLR.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grubby Posted September 9, 2013 Report Share Posted September 9, 2013 CLR is safe, cmon you can use it in Kettle's, just flush well afterwards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitch86 Posted September 9, 2013 Report Share Posted September 9, 2013 I know someone who uses CLR all the time without issues Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
litigator666 Posted September 9, 2013 Report Share Posted September 9, 2013 i have been using CLR and fine steel wool (0000)- no issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ado_84 Posted September 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2013 CLR seems to be the winner then.. Thanks guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donny@ageofaquariums Posted September 9, 2013 Report Share Posted September 9, 2013 I use a metal scrapper, just go easy and look after the blade so ya dont scratch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mackayman Posted September 9, 2013 Report Share Posted September 9, 2013 New, sharp, one sided razor blades, followed by acetone will do the trick every time. Oh !!! ....... An elbow grease. :-) Brendan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ado_84 Posted September 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2013 thanks guys.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanoz Posted September 9, 2013 Report Share Posted September 9, 2013 Cheap "STAINLESS STEEL" wool, not the regular steel wool (especially the soap kind) as Stainless does not scratch the glass, you can also clean Aluminium Mags with it too without damaging it. I use it all the time with just water, no chemicals at all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
