72G Bowfront glass looks weird! Help!

MikeBrke · 05/08/2007, 05:57 PM

Hello,

My front piece of my 72G Bowfront tank is looking weird. I tried taking pictures but they didn't show anything so I will explain it the best I can.

It looks like there is translucent white spots all over the glass. They are connected and cover about 60% of the glass. You have to look at it kinda hard to see them. It is noticeable though once you see them. It is not algae of any kind. I tried scrapping it off, using vinegar, and scrubbing. It is only on the inside part of the glass.

Is this a sign of glass being stressed? I should mention that my tank was empty for about 3 months and was in a un-air conditioned storage unit. However, it didn't get really hot, nothing over 95 or so degrees.

Could it just be a chemical reaction of some sort that stained the glass? I did use a dishwasing sponge one time on my glass. Also, I don't think it is getting worse but I am not sure. I recently got betterlights and I think I can just see it better now.

Thanks,

Mike

snommisbor · 05/08/2007, 06:01 PM

Have you added a buffer lately. I know when I started my tank and was getting the KH up I got a film of white stuff on my glass. Once I scraped it off it never came back.

MikeBrke · 05/08/2007, 06:15 PM

No, I haven't added buffer lately. I can't scrap it off either.

MikeBrke · 05/08/2007, 07:11 PM

Bump

Jay Fortay · 05/08/2007, 07:20 PM

what kind of dishwashing sponge. the scrubby side will put fine scratches in glass.

frederickk · 05/08/2007, 08:17 PM

Can you get a pic?

MikeBrke · 05/08/2007, 09:03 PM

No these are not scratches. I can't get a pic because you can't see it. It is kinda hard to see with the naked eye even when youare a nose length away.

I am trying to see what bow front tanks do when the glass is stressed. I just want to make sure it isn't going to break.

Icefire · 05/08/2007, 09:24 PM

water stain?

05/08/2007, 05:57 PM	#1
MikeBrke Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 224	72G Bowfront glass looks weird! Help! Hello, My front piece of my 72G Bowfront tank is looking weird. I tried taking pictures but they didn't show anything so I will explain it the best I can. It looks like there is translucent white spots all over the glass. They are connected and cover about 60% of the glass. You have to look at it kinda hard to see them. It is noticeable though once you see them. It is not algae of any kind. I tried scrapping it off, using vinegar, and scrubbing. It is only on the inside part of the glass. Is this a sign of glass being stressed? I should mention that my tank was empty for about 3 months and was in a un-air conditioned storage unit. However, it didn't get really hot, nothing over 95 or so degrees. Could it just be a chemical reaction of some sort that stained the glass? I did use a dishwasing sponge one time on my glass. Also, I don't think it is getting worse but I am not sure. I recently got betterlights and I think I can just see it better now. Thanks, Mike __________________ Snail down! Snail down! Current Tank Info: Nothing right now. Gearing up for my next setup!

05/08/2007, 06:01 PM	#2
snommisbor Premium Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 276	Have you added a buffer lately. I know when I started my tank and was getting the KH up I got a film of white stuff on my glass. Once I scraped it off it never came back. __________________ This is where you are supposed to type something witty. Current Tank Info: IM10

05/08/2007, 06:15 PM	#3
MikeBrke Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 224	No, I haven't added buffer lately. I can't scrap it off either. __________________ Snail down! Snail down! Current Tank Info: Nothing right now. Gearing up for my next setup!

05/08/2007, 07:11 PM	#4
MikeBrke Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 224	Bump __________________ Snail down! Snail down! Current Tank Info: Nothing right now. Gearing up for my next setup!

05/08/2007, 07:20 PM	#5
Jay Fortay Uber Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Bozeman, Montana Posts: 929	what kind of dishwashing sponge. the scrubby side will put fine scratches in glass. __________________ Witty line goes here... Current Tank Info: 225 gallon 88"x30"x20" shallow rimless. 185 gallon fish room. Reef Octopus SSS-5000, Apex Neptune, 3 Kessil A360W, Melevs Reef RODI, Reeflo Hammerhead Gold return http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2365282

05/08/2007, 08:17 PM	#6
frederickk Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 2,712	Can you get a pic?

05/08/2007, 09:03 PM	#7
MikeBrke Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 224	No these are not scratches. I can't get a pic because you can't see it. It is kinda hard to see with the naked eye even when youare a nose length away. I am trying to see what bow front tanks do when the glass is stressed. I just want to make sure it isn't going to break. __________________ Snail down! Snail down! Current Tank Info: Nothing right now. Gearing up for my next setup!

05/08/2007, 09:24 PM	#8
Icefire Seasoned reefer Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: In Quebec, Canada Posts: 3,653	water stain? __________________ Temp 80F, PH 8.5-8.0, Alk 6.8-7.2, Ca 430, Mg 1700, NO3 0-0.25, PO4 0.04, 34.4 PPT Lights @ 100% all others, 35% White Current Tank Info: 60g Cube, 120lbs live rocks, Hydra52 2x120W, 2 MP40+ 1 MP10 @ 70%, Phosban 550 GFO+Carbon, 200W Heater, SWC Skimmer, Kalk ATO, 150 gpd RODI