dirty tank problem

ultramagnus · 04-27-2006, 06:36 PM

i got a used tank from a friend,
I cleaned the tank very well, but the glass has some sort of white splotches on it, i can't clean them off?
Any idea what it could be, if i wipe with windex or water, the splotches come off only to return when it dries.
any way i can remove it?

Reefneck · 04-27-2006, 08:18 PM

Single edged Razor blade?

msdolittle · 04-27-2006, 08:32 PM

Hm, that never occurred to me.....

vinimack720 · 04-27-2006, 08:32 PM

i have the same problem with my tank, they were circular white spots on the back of the tank, i tried windex and they also just came back. I also tried using a razor to scrape it off but that didnt do anything either, i just got fed up and set the tank up any way, they are not noticeable now that their is water in it and it hasnt hurt my fish, i would sugest that u leave them alone unless they really bother you. If you find anything that gets them off let me know.

Tonymd · 05-07-2006, 08:56 PM

I just got a used tank also and it has alota white buildup on it. Its calcium buildup and i hear that limeaway works realy good but make sure to rinse it very well after using it. You most def dont want limeaway in with your fish lol

**JustOneMore20** · 05-08-2006, 09:12 AM

If a razor blade doesn't work, then try the limeaway stuff. I think vinegar will work also. Just make sure you rinse the tank alot after using any of the cleaners.

04-27-2006, 06:36 PM	#1
ultramagnus Fishy Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Toronto Age: 26 Posts: 15 User Feedback: (0)	dirty tank problem i got a used tank from a friend, I cleaned the tank very well, but the glass has some sort of white splotches on it, i can't clean them off? Any idea what it could be, if i wipe with windex or water, the splotches come off only to return when it dries. any way i can remove it? __________________ "Ravage, EJECT!....MISSION: TERMINATION"

04-27-2006, 08:18 PM	#2
Reefneck Senior Aquarist Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Near a Coral Reef Age: 46 Posts: 1,351 User Feedback: (0)	Single edged Razor blade? __________________ I wonder how much salt mix I would need to turn our in ground pool into a Reef.

04-27-2006, 08:32 PM	#3
msdolittle Animal Addict Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Ohio Age: 33 Posts: 626 User Feedback: (0)	Hm, that never occurred to me..... __________________ ~Angela~

05-08-2006, 09:12 AM	#6
JustOneMore20 Moderator Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Alabama, US Age: 22 Posts: 3,477 User Feedback: (2)	If a razor blade doesn't work, then try the limeaway stuff. I think vinegar will work also. Just make sure you rinse the tank alot after using any of the cleaners. __________________ *Kristin* 5 Planted tanks: 55g, 40g, 29g, 10g, 5.5g 10g N. multifasciatus tank, 5.5g Platy fry

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04-27-2006, 08:32 PM	#4
vinimack720 Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Kansas City, MO Age: 19 Posts: 83 User Feedback: (0)	i have the same problem with my tank, they were circular white spots on the back of the tank, i tried windex and they also just came back. I also tried using a razor to scrape it off but that didnt do anything either, i just got fed up and set the tank up any way, they are not noticeable now that their is water in it and it hasnt hurt my fish, i would sugest that u leave them alone unless they really bother you. If you find anything that gets them off let me know.

05-07-2006, 08:56 PM	#5
Tonymd Fishy Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Age: 27 Posts: 14 User Feedback: (0)	I just got a used tank also and it has alota white buildup on it. Its calcium buildup and i hear that limeaway works realy good but make sure to rinse it very well after using it. You most def dont want limeaway in with your fish lol

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