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Unread 01/18/2020, 09:18 AM   #1
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Help cleaning glass!!! Please....

I am getting back into the hobby after being away for years. I got a killer deal on a tank, stand, all filtration. Its an Oceanic 120 gallon. I need help cleaning the white haze (calcium deposits) off the inside of the glass. I have been using distilled white vinegar. I have even used Bar keepers friend which did an amazing job on the glass lids. I will try to attach a picture. Any ideas??


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Unread 01/18/2020, 09:26 AM   #2
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The tank...


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Unread 01/18/2020, 09:30 AM   #3
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I would try a magic eraser.. they’re amazing


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Unread 01/18/2020, 09:33 AM   #4
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Can i use that then just rinse alot before i add water?


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Unread 01/18/2020, 09:37 AM   #5
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Don’t tell anyone but I use it as needed in my thriving tank ... the fish and corals don’t seem to mind... don’t get one that has “cleaners” in it... I just use the basic arm in hammer magic eraser.
I stumbled upon this was I was to new to the hobby to know it could be harmful but guess what... it works and nothing has died and I’ve been using this for about a year


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Unread 01/18/2020, 09:38 AM   #6
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I will try that today. Im going to rinse the tank out a few more times anyways. Thanks for your suggestion.


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Unread 01/18/2020, 10:00 AM   #7
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Nothing harmful in a magic eraser.. Just abrasive foam..


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Unread 01/18/2020, 10:02 AM   #8
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I just tried a spot. Not alot of luck


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Unread 01/18/2020, 10:06 AM   #9
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Maybe try baking soda vinegar paste ... works on restoring headlights other than that I got nothing


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With the tank empty, you can use whatever you want. If Barkeeper's Friend worked on the top glass, use it! Just make sure you clean off any residue.

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Unread 01/18/2020, 10:58 AM   #11
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Is the tank outside? Vinegar will work if you have the patience. Lay the tank on a side and soak an old towel with vinegar and cover the entire panel. Allow it to soak for a few hours then use a single edge razor to scrape the residue away. Repeat for each panel.


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Unread 01/18/2020, 02:29 PM   #12
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Is the tank outside? Vinegar will work if you have the patience. Lay the tank on a side and soak an old towel with vinegar and cover the entire panel. Allow it to soak for a few hours then use a single edge razor to scrape the residue away. Repeat for each panel.
This is how id do it too, warm temps help also like in a heated garage etc. There is a stronger cleaning vinegar(not for consumption) also that works even better if you can find some its just a percent stronger but does make a diff.


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Unread 01/18/2020, 03:10 PM   #13
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My version of soaking the glass. I dont have help to move the tank today. So i have a spray bottle and will keep spraying every 30 min for a few hours. Wish me luck.


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Unread 01/18/2020, 07:17 PM   #14
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Strong solution of white vinegar will do for it pretty well overnight; just let it set. It will also clean any pumps or oher gear while you have the tank vinegared.


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Unread 01/29/2020, 08:51 AM   #15
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Did it come clean


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Unread 01/29/2020, 11:03 AM   #16
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Not yet. I am in the process of wet sanding. I will post results.


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Unread 01/29/2020, 06:30 PM   #17
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The vinegar should work. Tried it on buddy's tank, you definitely need to make sure it is wet all the time as the vinegar dries up easily.


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Unread 02/07/2020, 03:06 AM   #18
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Yes, the magic eraser works fine, I checked


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Unread 02/07/2020, 03:42 AM   #19
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Still no change. I ordered cerium oxide. Itbwill be here this weekend. My last effort. I guess i really got burned on this buy.


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Unread 02/14/2020, 01:35 PM   #20
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You may find a lot of marring disappears when the tank is filled. Especially the white cloudy stuff.


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Unread 02/14/2020, 06:40 PM   #21
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I guess you're going in the right direction (polish the glass). I got a few tanks like that and not even muriatic acid cleaned it. And no it did not disappeared after the tank was running. Thankfully it's a farm tank for plants that is outside. But that still annoys me. I kind of knew I would have to polish the tank, but never did it.


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I guess you're going in the right direction (polish the glass). I got a few tanks like that and not even muriatic acid cleaned it. And no it did not disappeared after the tank was running. Thankfully it's a farm tank for plants that is outside. But that still annoys me. I kind of knew I would have to polish the tank, but never did it.
I bought my last used tank where (no idea how) but the top two inches were fogged like this. NOTHING would get it off. This was used as a freshwater tank, if that has anything to do with it.

Need to wetsand and polish


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Unread 02/21/2020, 11:18 AM   #23
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Im still in the process of sanding and polishing. Bad TV hing is i just dont have the money to guy a new tank.


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Unread 02/21/2020, 12:55 PM   #24
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I saw a tank like this, happened twice to a customer.
Even Hydrochloric acid did nothing.
Glass was actually etched & had to be destroyed.


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Unread 02/21/2020, 01:15 PM   #25
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Well im trying to save the tank. Im on a budget. The guy i bought it from told me it would come right out with vinegar. Fiund out that was a lie and he knew it was etched. Wouldnt give money back.


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