angel
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Post by angel on Apr 3, 2009 20:30:31 GMT -6
What do y'all use for cleaning aquarium glass? I would love to know what leaves no streaks or blue film, and it's a plus if it's not harmful to the fish so I could spray the glass and not worry about risk of particles getting to the water.
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Post by jon carman on Apr 3, 2009 20:34:24 GMT -6
I spray invisible glass into the paper towel and then wipe.
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Post by jon carman on Apr 3, 2009 20:34:47 GMT -6
I also use the magnet thing.
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Post by angel on Apr 3, 2009 20:36:59 GMT -6
Invisible glass--great name! The magnet thing is one thing I don't have. Been wiping the inside with the spongy brush to loosen any algae growth or hard water spots. That's messy when you take it out.
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Post by braincandie on Apr 3, 2009 20:56:34 GMT -6
i hate the ring that comes when your water level drops in your tank... the magnet does nothing for it.
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Post by angel on Apr 3, 2009 21:19:49 GMT -6
A razor scraper sort of does, but you have to be SO good with it to not get the seals. And then if you have a fish that wants to play with it that could be bad too.
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Post by tmom on Apr 4, 2009 18:48:04 GMT -6
The outside of the glass I just put some clean water on a rag and use some elbow grease to get the spots off. the insides.. I only scrape off the front, the sides and back I let algae grow because the shrimp eat it, and in my community tank the otos and other fish eat it. I wish I could grow algae faster!
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Post by angel on Apr 4, 2009 19:05:40 GMT -6
Sunlight promotes algae growth. Do you have a window close?
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Post by jon carman on Apr 4, 2009 21:29:10 GMT -6
I change my water enough so the water level doesn't drop. The magnetic thing is alright, but I think it could be better, Its good if you use it every couple of days and don't let it build up.
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Post by baisley101 on Apr 6, 2009 15:46:50 GMT -6
I use a magnet, and also spray window cleaner on the rag not the glass.
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Post by pattycakes on Apr 9, 2009 21:48:21 GMT -6
As I was saying I dont have time .I take care of 24 tanks and a sick husband a house a cat and bird.my grankids are here alot. so I spary windon cleaner on my tanks and that the fasted way I think. I never hurt a fish.
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Post by angel on May 5, 2009 21:53:57 GMT -6
I found a great window cleaner! Hope's Perfect Glass. No streaks. That's what I was after.
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Post by pegasus2200 on May 10, 2009 17:20:36 GMT -6
Coffee filters and Newspaper make EXCELLENT wipes. Neither streak and both are cheap, well if you already get the paper...
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Post by angel on May 10, 2009 17:22:50 GMT -6
I had forgotten about those! To be greener, I read the paper online and use a metal basket filter. Coffee sounds great ! Think I'll make some.
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Post by pegasus2200 on May 10, 2009 17:25:06 GMT -6
lol!
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