Glass Cleaning

[blizzack1]

I took my tank down last fall, and am trying to get it started up again.  It is covered in dead algea, water deposits, etc.

Any advice on the best/easiest way to clean all this crap off the glass would be most appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

Josh

[matt]

I find that a razorblade works best at removing anything from the glass. If you have a hard time with some of the water deposits use a bit of vinegar, this will get it off in a hurry.

[FocusFin]

I find that a razorblade works best at removing anything from the glass. If you have a hard time with some of the water deposits use a bit of vinegar, this will get it off in a hurry.

...and a lot of hot water.

[blizzack1]

I find that a razorblade works best at removing anything from the glass. If you have a hard time with some of the water deposits use a bit of vinegar, this will get it off in a hurry.

I haven't had much luck with the razor... the green dot algea is hard to get off to start when it is alive... this stuff seems impossible.

Would filling it up and adding some bleach help?

Thanks guys.

[bitterman]

Fill the tank with a gallon of vinager and then warm water... let it sit... then start scrubbing..... I've even had to leave a few tanks for 3-4 days to rehydrate the dried on stuff. Comes off a alot easier.. I sugest using RO water to mix with the vinager, high ph water will neutralize the vinager.  Pure vinager soaked paper towels held over water stains will help remove them with minimal scrubbing... if let site for a couple hours.

Bruce

[blizzack1]

Fill the tank with a gallon of vinager and then warm water... let it sit... then start scrubbing..... I've even had to leave a few tanks for 3-4 days to rehydrate the dried on stuff. Comes off a alot easier.. I sugest using RO water to mix with the vinager, high ph water will neutralize the vinager.  Pure vinager soaked paper towels held over water stains will help remove them with minimal scrubbing... if let site for a couple hours.

Bruce

OK, I'll load up on vinegar and cross my fingers!

Thanks.

[sas]

I use this product
http://www.presidentschoice.ca/FoodAndRecipes/GreatFood/ProductDetails.aspx/id/19519/name/PCGREENUltraActiveOxygenBleach/catid/323

as well as vinegar for cleaning. NOT at the same time though.
This PC product doesn't require as much rinsing as pure bleach and is gentle on the environment,
since it's a hydrogen peroxide base.
You may have to let the tank sit for a few days to allow the algae to be killed.

[blizzack1]

I use this product
http://www.presidentschoice.ca/FoodAndRecipes/GreatFood/ProductDetails.aspx/id/19519/name/PCGREENUltraActiveOxygenBleach/catid/323

as well as vinegar for cleaning. NOT at the same time though.
This PC product doesn't require as much rinsing as pure bleach and is gentle on the environment,
since it's a hydrogen peroxide base.
You may have to let the tank sit for a few days to allow the algae to be killed.

Looks good.  Do you think one bottle is enough for 48 gallons?

[sas]

I would think one bottle would do the trick.
I always use this stuff diluted, since it seems to
be fairly strong.

[Tsukiyomi-sakura]

I have been using green works on my tanks.