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Post by Jess Puff on Feb 7, 2012 15:08:19 GMT -6
Alright guys... is there any magical way to remove calcium buildup on tanks? I let my sister borrow my fluval chi and it came back to me with a ton of calcium buildup. I'd like to remove it (if possible) and begin using it again.
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Post by crazydaz on Feb 7, 2012 15:11:55 GMT -6
White vinegar and a toothbrush should do it. Just rinse it out when you are done, and whereas it may smell a little bad, it certainly won't hurt any fish or plants. Smell will go away after a day or two.
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Post by Jess Puff on Feb 7, 2012 15:12:58 GMT -6
Cool! I thought someone had mentioned vinegar but couldn't remember exactly.
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Post by AlanM on Feb 7, 2012 15:12:58 GMT -6
Lime-Away
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Post by crazydaz on Feb 7, 2012 15:41:07 GMT -6
Lime Away will work, but it may damage the epoxy sealant too. The tank would need to be thoroughly rinsed several times to get rid of it completely, and I would worry that it could kill the fish. I would try the vinegar first, just to be safe. Deco--have you used LimeAway on your tanks before?
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Post by AlanM on Feb 7, 2012 16:48:23 GMT -6
Lime Away will work, but it may damage the epoxy sealant too. The tank would need to be thoroughly rinsed several times to get rid of it completely, and I would worry that it could kill the fish. I would try the vinegar first, just to be safe. Deco--have you used LimeAway on your tanks before? No I haven't but I used it on lime and calcium buildups on pipes, etc, before. If I were to use it, I would use it only on the spots and rinse the heck out of it. |
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Post by ree123 on Feb 7, 2012 17:00:44 GMT -6
What about the product CLR ?
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