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03/19/2008, 02:32 PM
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Cleaning tank...
The tank i got wasn't so "new" in the box as listed, its still new but seems to have sat in a garage for a while un covered and is covered in dust and sticky stuff from the tape, i was wondering water and paper towels aren't getting it clean, can i use a glass cleaner? or other similar cleaner in my tank? Thanks a lot!
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03/19/2008, 02:38 PM
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I would use a lot of vinegar and some elbow grease. There is a scrubber thing that black and decker makes that works well!
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03/19/2008, 02:51 PM
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Moved On
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if it is glass, and you are careful you can use water and a razor blade. just keep the area you are working on wet
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03/19/2008, 02:55 PM
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its only on the bottom of the tank, sides are crystal clear, I'm going to use a single edge razor blade and water, ill let ya know how it turns out! thanks!
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03/19/2008, 02:58 PM
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More than likely the bottom will be covered anyway, so not a big deal. Be careful if using a razor blade not to catch the seams, as you may spring a leak.
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03/19/2008, 03:02 PM
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I'm gonna go slow and take my time! thanks for the advice, should have it running tomorrow!
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03/19/2008, 04:01 PM
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razor blades
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Don't be afraid to ask questions, we in the new to the hobby are here to help you [For My Tank Spec,Photo Album,Articles and website, click on my name] MY Very Kindest and Warmest Regards , MIKE Current Tank Info: I have a 92 gal Corner Tank, and way too many pieces of equipment to list really, (proud member of the reef central corner club) |
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03/19/2008, 04:10 PM
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a credit card might work just as well as a razor blade, and it's much safer
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03/19/2008, 04:15 PM
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thats a very good point i never thought of that, in all the years ive cleaned tanks and i have to say at my embarrassment, i have scraped ice of my 4x4 windscreen in the winter many times with a credit card, there you go we learn something from fellow aquarists all the time, thankyou mdcorcoran very very good point
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Don't be afraid to ask questions, we in the new to the hobby are here to help you [For My Tank Spec,Photo Album,Articles and website, click on my name] MY Very Kindest and Warmest Regards , MIKE Current Tank Info: I have a 92 gal Corner Tank, and way too many pieces of equipment to list really, (proud member of the reef central corner club) |
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