Tank cleaning

JonP · 04-01-2008, 12:08 PM

I know there are numerous threads if I search on google, which is what I did, but none that really answer my question directly about tank cleaning. What do I use to clean the glass? How do I remove silicone from the tank (tank is pre-drilled in the corner and he filled the holes with silicone then put glass on top and more silicone)?

Jason25 · 04-01-2008, 12:14 PM

Alot of us use the Mr. Clean magic erasers on our glass. They work great and are not harmful to the tank just make sure you use the plain ones. Do not use any of the scented ones etc...

lcstorc · 04-01-2008, 12:40 PM

Mag Floats work great for routine maintenance. You can get a razor blade attachment to scrape the corraline off of the glass. Be bery careful removing silicone since that is what holds the tank together. If you do want to I would use a razor blade.
If we are talking about an empty tank then wash it with a vinegar/water solution.

Jason25 · 04-01-2008, 12:43 PM

I use the eraser and the Mag float together. I cut a thin strip of the eraser then place it front of the magnet in the tank and clean, clean, clean.

tippMANn98 · 04-01-2008, 12:46 PM

All he is trying to do is get the silicone out of the "pre drilled holes" razor blade it...

JonP · 04-01-2008, 03:31 PM

I'm trying to clean the few hard water spots and get the silicone out of the holes.

As for the magic eraser idea, wouldn't that be bad for the tank when I go to fill it? Isn't there chemicals in the magic erasers?

tippMANn98 · 04-01-2008, 03:35 PM

I thought there was...I just use hot water and/or white vinegar. that works WONDERS for hard water spots. the silicone, you might be able to WARM it a little to make it more plyable, then just use a razor blade to scrape it off when it cools.

lcstorc · 04-01-2008, 03:36 PM

No chemicals involved in them unless you get the scented ones. It is just a mild abrasive. Many of us use them on our tanks both inside and outside.

JonP · 04-01-2008, 03:39 PM

I have the blue box that says 'original.'

Jason25 · 04-01-2008, 04:06 PM

That's the one you want.

JonP · 04-01-2008, 05:46 PM

Worked like a charm

. Used vinegar, the magic eraser, and a hard working gf and the 90 is clean

. Now time to start learning how to set up the sump.

tippMANn98 · 04-02-2008, 08:36 AM

hard working GF huh? I got one of those too!

JonP · 04-02-2008, 05:09 PM

Yes she is. I don't too many girls that would help clean out a fish tank full of fish poop.

lcstorc · 04-02-2008, 05:44 PM

I cleaned our tank by myself. I even lifted it with just my husband onto the stand and it is a 125 glass tank. Wow was that heavy. The cleaning was far better than the lifting.

JonP · 04-05-2008, 05:51 PM

Sine this question is part of cleaning, I'll ask it here. Anyone know how to get the white deposits off of the overflow plastic box? I tried letting it sit in vinegar / water but still on there pretty good.

04-01-2008, 12:08 PM	#1 (permalink)
JonP Tubeworm Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Lutz, FL Posts: 26 View Gallery Karma Komment	Tank cleaning I know there are numerous threads if I search on google, which is what I did, but none that really answer my question directly about tank cleaning. What do I use to clean the glass? How do I remove silicone from the tank (tank is pre-drilled in the corner and he filled the holes with silicone then put glass on top and more silicone)?

04-01-2008, 12:14 PM	#2 (permalink)
Jason25 Elegance coral Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Lancaster,PA Posts: 1,022 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Tank cleaning Alot of us use the Mr. Clean magic erasers on our glass. They work great and are not harmful to the tank just make sure you use the plain ones. Do not use any of the scented ones etc...

04-01-2008, 12:40 PM	#3 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 20,744 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Tank cleaning Mag Floats work great for routine maintenance. You can get a razor blade attachment to scrape the corraline off of the glass. Be bery careful removing silicone since that is what holds the tank together. If you do want to I would use a razor blade. If we are talking about an empty tank then wash it with a vinegar/water solution. __________________ Peace LYNN You can't change the past but you can change how you view it. A reef tank is like a racecar. The faster you go the harder you crash. Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back. In Loving Memory Of Z 01/22/07 - 08/19/08

04-01-2008, 12:43 PM	#4 (permalink)
Jason25 Elegance coral Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Lancaster,PA Posts: 1,022 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Tank cleaning I use the eraser and the Mag float together. I cut a thin strip of the eraser then place it front of the magnet in the tank and clean, clean, clean.

04-01-2008, 12:46 PM	#5 (permalink)
tippMANn98 Has been struck by the ban stick Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New Port Richey, FL Posts: 2,705 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Tank cleaning All he is trying to do is get the silicone out of the "pre drilled holes" razor blade it...

04-01-2008, 03:31 PM	#6 (permalink)
JonP Tubeworm Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Lutz, FL Posts: 26 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Tank cleaning I'm trying to clean the few hard water spots and get the silicone out of the holes. As for the magic eraser idea, wouldn't that be bad for the tank when I go to fill it? Isn't there chemicals in the magic erasers?

04-01-2008, 03:35 PM	#7 (permalink)
tippMANn98 Has been struck by the ban stick Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New Port Richey, FL Posts: 2,705 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Tank cleaning I thought there was...I just use hot water and/or white vinegar. that works WONDERS for hard water spots. the silicone, you might be able to WARM it a little to make it more plyable, then just use a razor blade to scrape it off when it cools.

04-01-2008, 03:36 PM	#8 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 20,744 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Tank cleaning No chemicals involved in them unless you get the scented ones. It is just a mild abrasive. Many of us use them on our tanks both inside and outside. __________________ Peace LYNN You can't change the past but you can change how you view it. A reef tank is like a racecar. The faster you go the harder you crash. Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back. In Loving Memory Of Z 01/22/07 - 08/19/08

04-01-2008, 03:39 PM	#9 (permalink)
JonP Tubeworm Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Lutz, FL Posts: 26 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Tank cleaning I have the blue box that says 'original.'

04-01-2008, 04:06 PM	#10 (permalink)
Jason25 Elegance coral Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Lancaster,PA Posts: 1,022 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Tank cleaning That's the one you want.

04-01-2008, 05:46 PM	#11 (permalink)
JonP Tubeworm Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Lutz, FL Posts: 26 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Tank cleaning Worked like a charm. Used vinegar, the magic eraser, and a hard working gf and the 90 is clean. Now time to start learning how to set up the sump.

04-02-2008, 08:36 AM	#12 (permalink)
tippMANn98 Has been struck by the ban stick Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New Port Richey, FL Posts: 2,705 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Tank cleaning hard working GF huh? I got one of those too!

04-02-2008, 05:09 PM	#13 (permalink)
JonP Tubeworm Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Lutz, FL Posts: 26 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Tank cleaning Yes she is. I don't too many girls that would help clean out a fish tank full of fish poop.

04-02-2008, 05:44 PM	#14 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 20,744 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Tank cleaning I cleaned our tank by myself. I even lifted it with just my husband onto the stand and it is a 125 glass tank. Wow was that heavy. The cleaning was far better than the lifting. __________________ Peace LYNN You can't change the past but you can change how you view it. A reef tank is like a racecar. The faster you go the harder you crash. Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back. In Loving Memory Of Z 01/22/07 - 08/19/08

04-05-2008, 05:51 PM	#15 (permalink)
JonP Tubeworm Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Lutz, FL Posts: 26 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Tank cleaning Sine this question is part of cleaning, I'll ask it here. Anyone know how to get the white deposits off of the overflow plastic box? I tried letting it sit in vinegar / water but still on there pretty good.

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