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DwarfGourami Hobbyist Posts: 132 Kudos: 83 Votes: 6 Registered: 01-Aug-2005	My boyfriend sister has an old 20 gallon tank and has alot of lime on it she ahs tryed cleaning it and cant get it out does anyone know how to get the lime off and its not just at the top of tank, its all over in it, please help Last edited by DwarfGourami at 03-Oct-2005 12:45
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:55
Natalie Ultimate Fish Guru Apolay Wayyioy Posts: 4499 Kudos: 3730 Votes: 348 Registered: 01-Feb-2003	If it's on the glass, a razor blade and vinegar will get it off. I'm not your neighbor, you Bakersfield trash.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:55
jasonpisani Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 5553 Kudos: 7215 Votes: 1024 Registered: 24-Feb-2003	Vinegar will make the trick & scrub it off with a soft scourer or a razor. http://uk.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/s8xi5heh/my_photos http://www.geocities.com/s8xi5heh/classic_blue.html http://groups.yahoo.com/group/buzaqq/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/corydoras/ Member of the Malta Aquarist Society - 1970. http://www.maltaaquarist.com
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:55
Tanya81 Fish Addict Posts: 633 Kudos: 419 Votes: 37 Registered: 27-Jun-2003	at your local hardware store they will have a product that removes lime and calcuim buildup. We use this on our hoods, glass tops, to remove the buildup and just make sure you rinse it off very well, as in no more foam is appearing, works magic and those hard to do spots, use a single edge razor blade. hope this helps 72 gallon bowfront:Tanganyikan Lake set up 75 gallon: A. Baenschi trio,Cyanotilapia Afra Cobwe(4), copadichromis trewavase, protomelas sp. tangerine tiger(breeding pair)
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:55
keithgh Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 6371 Kudos: 6918 Votes: 1542 Registered: 26-Apr-2003	All I ever use is a razor blade and running hot water. This removes it from my glass tops. [link=My Betta Desktop tank photos]http://photobucket.com/albums/b209/keithgh/" style="COLOR: #00FF00[/link] Keith Near enough is not good enough, therefore good enough is not near enough, and only your best will do. I VOTE DO YOU if not WHY NOT? VOTE NOW VOTE NOW
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:55
longhairedgit Fish Guru Lord of the Beasts Posts: 2502 Kudos: 1778 Votes: 29 Registered: 21-Aug-2005	Best stuff for taking the limescale off an UNINHABITED tank ive ever seen was the old harpic limescale removing toilet cleaner, but again this is very very very toxic to fish so use it only on tanks youre not currently using, and rinse and dry them repeatedly, and wait a few days before using them. Good for rejuvenating those crusty old tanks hanging around the house. Go with the fish friendly stuff if youre gonna use the tank immediately after tho.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:55
patman Small Fry Posts: 3 Kudos: 3 Votes: 0 Registered: 24-Jun-2007	Would using muratic acid on the plastic parts of the tank work?
Posted 25-Jul-2010 18:24
Shinigami Ichthyophile Catfish/Oddball Fan Posts: 9962 Kudos: 2915 Registered: 22-Feb-2001	It probably should, but there are other safer things you should be able to use, like vinegar. -------------------------------------------- The aquarist is one who must learn the ways of the biologist, the chemist, and the veterinarian.
Posted 26-Jul-2010 05:06


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