Calcium build up on a older tank

someofpat · 11/05/2009, 11:03 AM

Im starting up a 29 gal tank what would be the best why to get the Calcium build up off the side of the tank.
thanks

mdntrdr · 11/05/2009, 11:05 AM

vinegar and a razor blade

good luck

webos · 11/05/2009, 11:12 AM

razor blade work great for me.

bertoni · 11/05/2009, 07:59 PM

If it's a glass tank, a razor blade likely is okay, but a vinegar soak should allow you to wipe the calcium carbonate off easily.

11/05/2009, 11:03 AM	#1
someofpat Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 49	Calcium build up on a older tank Im starting up a 29 gal tank what would be the best why to get the Calcium build up off the side of the tank. thanks

11/05/2009, 07:59 PM	#4
bertoni RC Mod Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Mountain View, CA, USA Posts: 88,616	If it's a glass tank, a razor blade likely is okay, but a vinegar soak should allow you to wipe the calcium carbonate off easily. __________________ Jonathan Bertoni

11/05/2009, 11:05 AM	#2
mdntrdr Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 550	vinegar and a razor blade good luck

11/05/2009, 11:12 AM	#3
webos Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Benton City Posts: 41	razor blade work great for me.