Oxiclean should work.
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I've used CLR and Lime-a-Way with good success, but I'm not cleaning out saltwater tanks either.
What's in Oxiclean? I always thought it was some kind of oxygen cleaner, but never thought it could dissolve crusted minerals.Vicki
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Originally posted by newb View Posttrue...if vinegar didnt work for you...what did?
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What's the main problem? Calcium deposits on the glass? On the trim? Something else? If it's something on the glass, there's always the option of using a razor blade.
What is the size of the tank?Vicki
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the easy way is to fill it with water, add the acid and let it soak
The fast way is a spray bottle of KABOOM and a battery powered pot scrubber by black & decker.
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Easiest way to remove coraline algae is with a metal scraper (like the Kent Marine Pro Scraper). If it's not coraline algae, vinegar can remove it.
Blade is a better choice than scrubbing with abrasive material to avoid scratches.
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I know this is kinda late.. but i don't get the vinegar...
I have always done it with warm water and a single edged razor. Nice clean razor will strip out even set in calcium buildup on glass.
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I never use any chemical. CLR, oxyclean, vinegar, all of which really do nothing. Warm water, baking soda, toothbrush. Those are all you need. Remember anything you use to clean a tank can leave a residue, or leech into the silicone or plastic , then leech back into the water column at a later date. Just for reference, I use my method to clean a 55 gallon that housed pythons, my nephew now has that tank set up as a reef only, where he propagates corals.Life's to short to worry and too long to wait
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