how many parts vinegar to water for a 325 gal tank?

pogiboy67 · 09/22/2008, 10:27 AM

i have a 325 gallon tank that im trying to clean with dried algae how many parts vinegar to water should i use for this tank?

Kreeger1 · 09/22/2008, 10:29 AM

I use straight, works the fastest

pogiboy67 · 09/22/2008, 10:30 AM

wont 325 gallons of vinegar cost a heap? i havent even gone to see prices on that stuff yet. cuz dont u want to soak the aquarium in vinegar?

Kreeger1 · 09/22/2008, 10:40 AM

Just wipe it down, soften up the algae and use a razor blade. 2 hours tops to clean it up.

skeletor121 · 09/22/2008, 10:49 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Kreeger1
Just wipe it down, soften up the algae and use a razor blade. 2 hours tops to clean it up.

X2. I did this a little while ago with great success after reading of this procedure on earlier posts. It will take a while since you have a large tank, but with some elbow grease and straight vinegar you should have a great looking tank when finished.

fivesmallworlds · 09/22/2008, 10:52 AM

Get a small spray bottle from the Target $1 section. Fill it with distilled white vinegar, $2-3, and spray down all the glass starting at the top. Let it sit for a while (20mins to 1/2 hour) then scrape the glass with a razor. Be careful along the silicone edges as they get pretty soft. After you razor the whole thing rinse it out well with water and you're set!

Good luck!

pogiboy67 · 09/22/2008, 04:58 PM

thanks for tips.. but what can i use if my tank is acrylic to scrape?

pledosophy · 09/22/2008, 11:43 PM

You can use a credit card to scrape it. Another peice of acrylic will also work.

crvz · 09/23/2008, 07:32 AM

I have often used a credit card for cleaning my sumps and other acrylic pieces. It's worked well for me over the years.

09/22/2008, 10:27 AM	#1
pogiboy67 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: pleasant hill/ san ramon Posts: 676	how many parts vinegar to water for a 325 gal tank? i have a 325 gallon tank that im trying to clean with dried algae how many parts vinegar to water should i use for this tank? __________________ Carlo T. Current Tank Info: 75 AGA, 30 GAL AGA sump, mag 9.5, and tek 5 lighting

09/22/2008, 10:29 AM	#2
Kreeger1 KING LEAR Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Cleveland Ohio area Posts: 7,428	I use straight, works the fastest __________________ Coming up on 25 years in this hobby...That's a lot of skimmate Current Tank Info: Dsa 135

09/22/2008, 10:30 AM	#3
pogiboy67 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: pleasant hill/ san ramon Posts: 676	wont 325 gallons of vinegar cost a heap? i havent even gone to see prices on that stuff yet. cuz dont u want to soak the aquarium in vinegar? __________________ Carlo T. Current Tank Info: 75 AGA, 30 GAL AGA sump, mag 9.5, and tek 5 lighting

09/22/2008, 10:40 AM	#4
Kreeger1 KING LEAR Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Cleveland Ohio area Posts: 7,428	Just wipe it down, soften up the algae and use a razor blade. 2 hours tops to clean it up. __________________ Coming up on 25 years in this hobby...That's a lot of skimmate Current Tank Info: Dsa 135

09/22/2008, 04:58 PM	#7
pogiboy67 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: pleasant hill/ san ramon Posts: 676	thanks for tips.. but what can i use if my tank is acrylic to scrape? __________________ Carlo T. Current Tank Info: 75 AGA, 30 GAL AGA sump, mag 9.5, and tek 5 lighting

09/22/2008, 10:52 AM	#6
fivesmallworlds Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Minnesota Posts: 255	Get a small spray bottle from the Target $1 section. Fill it with distilled white vinegar, $2-3, and spray down all the glass starting at the top. Let it sit for a while (20mins to 1/2 hour) then scrape the glass with a razor. Be careful along the silicone edges as they get pretty soft. After you razor the whole thing rinse it out well with water and you're set! Good luck!

09/22/2008, 11:43 PM	#8
pledosophy Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Beaverton Posts: 5,290	You can use a credit card to scrape it. Another peice of acrylic will also work. __________________ 120g mixed reef 90g QT

09/23/2008, 07:32 AM	#9
crvz Team RC Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: houstonia Posts: 7,989	I have often used a credit card for cleaning my sumps and other acrylic pieces. It's worked well for me over the years. __________________ -Chris- You don't win friends with salad. "Look! They're trying to learn for free!" ... "Use your phony guns as clubs!" Current Tank Info: rectangluar? wet?