How did you clean the corraline off the rounded corners on the rsm?

redsea reefer · 07-03-2009, 02:52 PM

The title say's it all...Im asking cause I don't want to put any scratches in it trying to clean it off...Thanx in advance.....

brucewrs · 07-03-2009, 03:35 PM

I use a razor blade.Just take your time.

BigAl07 · 07-03-2009, 04:08 PM

I don't know about the RSM (don't own one yet) but in the rounded corners of my Nano-Cube I use a "Magic Erasor" by Mr Clean. Perfectly safe and does a GREAT job unless it's REALLY thick and heavy. Then it's SCRAPER time!!

Reefmack · 07-03-2009, 04:12 PM

I just use a stainless steel tablespoon.

Sapphire · 07-03-2009, 04:18 PM

we use a stainless steel blade

brucewrs · 07-03-2009, 04:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigAl07

I don't know about the RSM (don't own one yet) but in the rounded corners of my Nano-Cube I use a "Magic Erasor" by Mr Clean. Perfectly safe and does a GREAT job unless it's REALLY thick and heavy. Then it's SCRAPER time!!

You use the magic erasor in the water?I thought there were chemicals in the magic eraser..

zenzence · 07-03-2009, 05:13 PM

Magic Eraser!!! Really I just looked on package no list of chemicals. Just some warnings concerning abrasions. I am going to check out their web page maybe give them a call.

zenzence · 07-03-2009, 05:17 PM

Ok just checked it out no chemicals in Magic Eraser!

Here is link to Proctor and Gamble Material Safety Data Sheet

http://www.pg.com/content/pdf/01_abo...a,_Auto ).pdf

BigAl07 You have had no problems with using this product in your tank? Any scratching of the glass?

Thanks
Chad Zenzen

Reefmack · 07-03-2009, 05:27 PM

I work in the product safety area of my company now (chemical company), and read and review MSDS several times a day, and I don't see any hazardous chemicals listed. The MSDS looks pretty safe, but I personally wouldn't put it in my tank. This part bothered me a bit: "Hazardous Decomposition Products: Oxides of carbon, oxides of sulfur, aromatic compounds, formaldehyde, hydrogen cyanide." But, I think this most likely refers to releases if the material was burned. The product was obviously not designed to clean the inside of a SW tank, but BigAl07 hasn't seen any problems using it.

zenzence · 07-03-2009, 05:34 PM

interesting reefmack thanks for input

redsea reefer · 07-03-2009, 08:13 PM

thanks everyone! I'll try the blade and the spoon...

csmsss · 07-03-2009, 09:16 PM

I've been using magic eraser pads to clean algae off my tanks for years now, and it works like a champ. I highly recommend them.

Frankie · 07-03-2009, 09:51 PM

Ditto on the Eraser. A lot of aquarium keepers use them. I have not but if BigAl uses one I would feel safe also then.
Nice avatar Terry!

mbdave · 07-04-2009, 02:31 AM

Hrmm magic erasers make everything else clean why not the tank too....I'm trying it!!

Reefmack · 07-04-2009, 07:02 PM

Let us know what you think mbdave.

07-03-2009, 02:52 PM	#1 (permalink)
redsea reefer Great White Shark Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: L.A, California Posts: 6,157 View Gallery Karma Komment	How did you clean the corraline off the rounded corners on the rsm? The title say's it all...Im asking cause I don't want to put any scratches in it trying to clean it off...Thanx in advance..... __________________ 34g RSM 130 - Tunze 9002 skimmer with inTank media rack - Vortech MP10 Eddie's RSM 130 Latest tank shot

07-03-2009, 03:35 PM	#2 (permalink)
brucewrs Scopas Tang Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hobe Sound Posts: 427 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: How did you clean the corraline off the rounded corners on the rsm? I use a razor blade.Just take your time. __________________ RSM 250,iwaki md30rlxt,1/4hp chiller,Life reef overflow,Refugium,2 reactors,APC 1500 battery back up,Tripplite power hub,Euroreef 5-3 skimmer,JBJ auto top off.Vortech MP40W.6 led lights mod in hood lid.

07-03-2009, 04:12 PM	#4 (permalink)
Reefmack NaClH2O Addicted Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Charlotte, NC, USA Posts: 16,488 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: How did you clean the corraline off the rounded corners on the rsm? I just use a stainless steel tablespoon. __________________ aka Terry Excellence in reefkeeping is achieved by mastering the fundamentals, and learning from mistakes. No such thing as an evil crab. Only humans have the ability to be evil. 34g Red Sea Max 130 (April 07), ~50-60 lbs. live rock, Aragonite substrate. Lighting: CoralVue 6xT5 hood - assorted ATI, Geismann, UVL, KZ bulbs, Vortech MP20, Vortech battery backup, LifeReef RSM Siphon, EShopps RS-75 Sump, SWC Extreme 120 cone skimmer, TLF Phosban reactor, Tunze Osmolator ATO, ReefKeeper Lite L3 controller Reefmack's RSM 130 and...Red Sea Max Owners Club and My JBJ 6G

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Sapphire Elegance coral Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Christchurch, New Zealand Posts: 1,221 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: How did you clean the corraline off the rounded corners on the rsm? we use a stainless steel blade __________________ aka Emma "I know how make a small fortune - start with a large fortune and get a reef tank" My RSM 130

07-03-2009, 05:13 PM	#7 (permalink)
zenzence Limpet Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 131 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: How did you clean the corraline off the rounded corners on the rsm? Magic Eraser!!! Really I just looked on package no list of chemicals. Just some warnings concerning abrasions. I am going to check out their web page maybe give them a call.

07-03-2009, 05:17 PM	#8 (permalink)
zenzence Limpet Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 131 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: How did you clean the corraline off the rounded corners on the rsm? Ok just checked it out no chemicals in Magic Eraser! Here is link to Proctor and Gamble Material Safety Data Sheet http://www.pg.com/content/pdf/01_abo...a,_Auto ).pdf BigAl07 You have had no problems with using this product in your tank? Any scratching of the glass? Thanks Chad Zenzen

07-03-2009, 05:27 PM	#9 (permalink)
Reefmack NaClH2O Addicted Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Charlotte, NC, USA Posts: 16,488 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: How did you clean the corraline off the rounded corners on the rsm? I work in the product safety area of my company now (chemical company), and read and review MSDS several times a day, and I don't see any hazardous chemicals listed. The MSDS looks pretty safe, but I personally wouldn't put it in my tank. This part bothered me a bit: "Hazardous Decomposition Products: Oxides of carbon, oxides of sulfur, aromatic compounds, formaldehyde, hydrogen cyanide." But, I think this most likely refers to releases if the material was burned. The product was obviously not designed to clean the inside of a SW tank, but BigAl07 hasn't seen any problems using it. __________________ aka Terry Excellence in reefkeeping is achieved by mastering the fundamentals, and learning from mistakes. No such thing as an evil crab. Only humans have the ability to be evil. 34g Red Sea Max 130 (April 07), ~50-60 lbs. live rock, Aragonite substrate. Lighting: CoralVue 6xT5 hood - assorted ATI, Geismann, UVL, KZ bulbs, Vortech MP20, Vortech battery backup, LifeReef RSM Siphon, EShopps RS-75 Sump, SWC Extreme 120 cone skimmer, TLF Phosban reactor, Tunze Osmolator ATO, ReefKeeper Lite L3 controller Reefmack's RSM 130 and...Red Sea Max Owners Club and My JBJ 6G

07-03-2009, 05:34 PM	#10 (permalink)
zenzence Limpet Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 131 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: How did you clean the corraline off the rounded corners on the rsm? interesting reefmack thanks for input

07-03-2009, 08:13 PM	#11 (permalink)
redsea reefer Great White Shark Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: L.A, California Posts: 6,157 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: How did you clean the corraline off the rounded corners on the rsm? thanks everyone! I'll try the blade and the spoon... __________________ 34g RSM 130 - Tunze 9002 skimmer with inTank media rack - Vortech MP10 Eddie's RSM 130 Latest tank shot

07-03-2009, 09:16 PM	#12 (permalink)
csmsss Midas Blenny Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 98 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: How did you clean the corraline off the rounded corners on the rsm? I've been using magic eraser pads to clean algae off my tanks for years now, and it works like a champ. I highly recommend them.

07-03-2009, 09:51 PM	#13 (permalink)
Frankie Nemo Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: AStrangerInAStrangeLand Posts: 12,677 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: How did you clean the corraline off the rounded corners on the rsm? Ditto on the Eraser. A lot of aquarium keepers use them. I have not but if BigAl uses one I would feel safe also then. Nice avatar Terry! __________________ If we ignore the environment maybe it will just go away....

07-04-2009, 02:31 AM	#14 (permalink)
mbdave Elegance coral Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vallejo CA Posts: 1,090 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: How did you clean the corraline off the rounded corners on the rsm? Hrmm magic erasers make everything else clean why not the tank too....I'm trying it!! __________________ This all started with a snorkel trip in the Maldives. I knew I should have just got drunk instead... http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...tech-70-a.html

07-04-2009, 07:02 PM	#15 (permalink)
Reefmack NaClH2O Addicted Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Charlotte, NC, USA Posts: 16,488 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: How did you clean the corraline off the rounded corners on the rsm? Let us know what you think mbdave. __________________ aka Terry Excellence in reefkeeping is achieved by mastering the fundamentals, and learning from mistakes. No such thing as an evil crab. Only humans have the ability to be evil. 34g Red Sea Max 130 (April 07), ~50-60 lbs. live rock, Aragonite substrate. Lighting: CoralVue 6xT5 hood - assorted ATI, Geismann, UVL, KZ bulbs, Vortech MP20, Vortech battery backup, LifeReef RSM Siphon, EShopps RS-75 Sump, SWC Extreme 120 cone skimmer, TLF Phosban reactor, Tunze Osmolator ATO, ReefKeeper Lite L3 controller Reefmack's RSM 130 and...Red Sea Max Owners Club and My JBJ 6G

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