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by SylysJ » Fri May 04, 2018 1:13 pm
So I was given a 60gal tank and wanted to know the safest way to clean it. And if I use Bleach or something will it wash out completely
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by wodesorel » Fri May 04, 2018 1:36 pm
Ugh, not fun.
I use either bleach or ammonia (never mix them!) on bad tanks. I found ammonia works better if you can handle the smell. Rinsing completely will leave them crab safe.
You may want to scrape it down with a razor blade and water first. Don't scrub the dirty glass, it will make any scratches that much worse!
Edit: are you sure 60? Looks like a 75.
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by SylysJ » Fri May 04, 2018 1:38 pm
The guy who gave it to me told me a 60. Is there a way to really find out
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by wodesorel » Fri May 04, 2018 1:39 pm
Take measurements! They're all standard sizes
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by piratetoothgir » Fri May 04, 2018 4:09 pm
I recommend ammonia, the smell is a bit musty, just don't breathe it heavily!
I can personally handle the smell, I spilled some in my room, and had to sleep through the odors.
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by SylysJ » Fri May 04, 2018 5:56 pm
Would CLR be ok not everything came out.
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by SylysJ » Fri May 04, 2018 6:09 pm
And it's a 60 just a little taller by 2 inches but pretty close
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by wodesorel » Fri May 04, 2018 6:48 pm
I have tried CLR before. It does need rinsed very well and washed with soap after. If a razor blade doesn't touch it though the CLR may not do much. The glass is often pitted at that point and nothing will fix it.
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by SylysJ » Fri May 04, 2018 7:16 pm
Cool thank you! I cant wait to get this tank set up. I have a 10gal with 2 crabs and an Iso tank with a crab that lost most its legs in January and is ready to be put back in with the others.
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by GotButterflies » Sun May 06, 2018 10:49 am
I have found that a fresh lemon cut in half does wonders!! AussieJJDude recommended that to someone once - and since then, I use that for aquariums that I have found. Scrub it with the lemon. It's crazy - the natural acidity in the lemon cuts through those hard water stains!

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by SylysJ » Mon May 07, 2018 12:39 am
So I tried lemon, a razor blade, and CLR nothing worked. Oh well with the substrate being at least 8" it will come up to the calcium line.
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by aussieJJDude » Mon May 07, 2018 3:16 am
GotButterflies wrote:I have found that a fresh lemon cut in half does wonders!! AussieJJDude recommended that to someone once - and since then, I use that for aquariums that I have found. Scrub it with the lemon. It's crazy - the natural acidity in the lemon cuts through those hard water stains!

Good luck!
Plus that fresh lemony smell! Beats bleach anyday IMO!
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by piratetoothgir » Mon May 07, 2018 6:35 am
GotButterflies wrote:I have found that a fresh lemon cut in half does wonders!! AussieJJDude recommended that to someone once - and since then, I use that for aquariums that I have found. Scrub it with the lemon. It's crazy - the natural acidity in the lemon cuts through those hard water stains!

Good luck!
Yes! I was just about to think about that
Lemons are good for cleaning out your sinks. Whenever we use lemons or oranges, we throw the pulp and peel down the drain, and run the disposal. Gives it a really strong citrus smell!

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by wodesorel » Mon May 07, 2018 5:53 pm
aussieJJDude wrote:lus that fresh lemony smell! Beats bleach anyday IMO!
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I dunno, I kind of like the fact that ammonia will burn off all those pesky nose hairs.



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by LadyJinglyJones » Tue May 08, 2018 10:12 pm
I used the half lemon on the calcium scale in my 90 & was pleasantly surprised at how well it worked (though the glass wasn't at all pitted, so I can't say if it would do the trick in that instance.)
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