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goldfishgeek   Fish Addict Posts: 667 Kudos: 412 Votes: 38 Registered: 27-Oct-2003   | i know that sounds weird! i have a six G tank with its filter heater stuck in a box silconed on to the back of tank. it makes cleaning impossible, and really it needs a new powerhead or internal filter but i can't fit any of the new filters in. I want to take the box off the back. what can i use to remove it that won't get on the rest of tank? obviously i 'd have to be careful or can i just scrape it off? any advice/suggestions? GFG Never be bullied into silence. Never allow yourself to be made a victim. Accept no one's definition of your life; define yourself. Harvey S. Firestone |
 Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:40 |      |
Fallout        Moderator Communications Specialist Posts: 6416 Kudos: 4053 Votes: 742 Registered: 29-Jul-2000 | Razor blade works wonders on silicone  Just be careful not to cut yourself or the sealant on the tank seals in the corner if it's dry at the time of scraping, you can use some rubbing alcohol on a swab to clean the residue off the glass Just air it out and rinse very well afterwards. |
| Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:40 |    |
| goldfishgeek Fish Addict Posts: 667 Kudos: 412 Votes: 38 Registered: 27-Oct-2003 | thanks Fallout! I fgured it would be something like that. The filter in this tank is so noisy and hard to clean it will be worth stopping the cycle and starting again with a decent set up! as yet i have no fish so i still have time! Never be bullied into silence. Never allow yourself to be made a victim. Accept no one's definition of your life; define yourself. Harvey S. Firestone |
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