Any idea's for cleaning a used tank?

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  1. Coralli Asylum

    Coralli Asylum Plankton

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    I picked up a used 60 gallon cube tank last night, and it needs a good cleaning. Any idea's on how to get the glass clean? I have heard that sea salt and vineger will work. I did my 75 a while back, and it took lots of work with just a green scrubbie to get it clean.
     
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  2. grinder37

    grinder37 Whip-Lash Squid

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    white distilled vinegar
     
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  3. Coralli Asylum

    Coralli Asylum Plankton

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    Thanks Grinder, would I need to dilute it at all?
     
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    grinder37 Whip-Lash Squid

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    No,you can just use it straight,let soak on for a bit and i use a scotchbrite pad to scrub with for glass,if it's really bad,a razor blade can work well also.Just rinse very well afterwords.
     
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  5. Coralli Asylum

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    Ok,, thanks, Off to scub time.
     
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  6. steve wright

    steve wright Super Moderator

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    Just be 100% its a glass and not an acrylic tank - as acrylic and scotch pads are not compatible IME

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  7. yamaharider73

    yamaharider73 Kole Tang

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    I would put Vinigar in a spray bottle and spray it until it is soaked and scrape with razor blade.
     
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  8. grinder37

    grinder37 Whip-Lash Squid

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    Yeah! A scotchbrite pad could booger up an acrylic real quick!
     
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    elweshomayor Giant Squid

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    I'm in the process of cleaning a tank as well, vinegar works great.. But i have to use a blade because salt is really stuck..
     
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  10. Coralli Asylum

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    It's all glass, and like yours, the funk is in the glass. Looks like I need a razor blade. A word of advice for all who will be cleaning with vinegar,, don't breath with your head in the tank!! :p
     
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