cleaning the corners of your tank

wakeboardgeek · 01/07/2010, 09:36 AM

does anyone else get nervous about cleaning/scraping the coraline of the corners of your tank? worried that the blade might go under the silicon or break the silicon causing a leak?

how do you clean the corners of your tank?

Whisperer · 01/07/2010, 09:42 AM

I gingerly approach the edges of the silicone but I still nip some. I also worry 'bout leak.

sedor · 01/07/2010, 10:05 AM

I'm just real careful and I usually start next to the silicone and then the blade outwards.

FranktheTankTx · 01/07/2010, 10:10 AM

Nah, take risks & chances. Hold your breath.

sruiz · 01/07/2010, 10:52 AM

I also use a razor blade to keep it clean once in a while. If you take your time you should be ok. If your sloppy then I would be worried.

Servillius · 01/07/2010, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by wakeboardgeek

does anyone else get nervous about cleaning/scraping the coraline of the corners of your tank? worried that the blade might go under the silicon or break the silicon causing a leak?

how do you clean the corners of your tank?

I have never really worried about the risk of leaks, but I do worry about making the seam ugly. I have found that hitting it agressively with a good scrubby early on lets me skip the scraping later on down the line.

sharky334 · 01/07/2010, 12:37 PM

I am always careful around the corners and don't scape unless absolutely necessary! Be careful and good luck!

01/07/2010, 09:36 AM	#1
wakeboardgeek Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Southern Maryland Posts: 373	cleaning the corners of your tank does anyone else get nervous about cleaning/scraping the coraline of the corners of your tank? worried that the blade might go under the silicon or break the silicon causing a leak? how do you clean the corners of your tank?

01/07/2010, 09:42 AM	#2
Whisperer Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Punta Gorda, FL Posts: 4,020	I gingerly approach the edges of the silicone but I still nip some. I also worry 'bout leak. __________________ The bitterness of poor quality lingers long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten. --------- No one is born with intellect and age guarantees wisdom to no one. Current Tank Info: 120G reef, 30G sump, 10G QT tank

01/07/2010, 10:05 AM	#3
sedor Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 4,689	I'm just real careful and I usually start next to the silicone and then the blade outwards. __________________ Ryan

01/07/2010, 10:10 AM	#4
FranktheTankTx Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 2,306	Nah, take risks & chances. Hold your breath. __________________ Frank the Tank "What, I thought we were in the trust tree... in the nest? Are we not?" Current Tank Info: Custom Rimless 60g (30.5"x24.5"x18.5")

01/07/2010, 10:52 AM	#5
sruiz Reef'R Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Searching... Posts: 1,381	I also use a razor blade to keep it clean once in a while. If you take your time you should be ok. If your sloppy then I would be worried. __________________ Don't forget your water change.

01/07/2010, 12:37 PM	#7
sharky334 Registered Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Lewis Center, OH Posts: 67	I am always careful around the corners and don't scape unless absolutely necessary! Be careful and good luck!