Cleaning A Old Aquarium

[pnlkman]

I just picked up a 55 gallon aquarium that had been used for saltwater. The inside of the glass looks white when I put water in it you cannot see it but when drained it comes back. What can I do to get rid of this I want it for freshwater.

Thanks
Paul

 

[ddavila06]

did you tried a rasorblade?? i use that for mine. the white stuff is calcium build up probably, whatever you use, don't add chemicals as they leave residue and are not safe for fish...good luck

Damian

 

[pnlkman]

I have not tried one yet. Just thought it was strange that it would disapear when water was in the tank. It is not crusty.

 

[tash]

could be lime. lime does that dissapearing trick. with either calcium or lime you could try viniger to clean it. technically a chemical cleaning process. but shouldn't bother the fish after it is rinsed.

 

[rsretep]

yes i have heard vinegar works also...worth a try

 

[dogofwar]

Give it a good scrub with vinegar and water...and then get out the razorblade....


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[Sonny Disposition]

Sounds like a mineral deposit. If you can get it, fill it with rain water or RO water. Let it soak overnight. Try washing it down with white vinegar. That will help, too.

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I just picked up a 55 gallon aquarium that had been used for saltwater. The inside of the glass looks white when I put water in it you cannot see it but when drained it comes back. What can I do to get rid of this I want it for freshwater.

Thanks
Paul[/b]