Question about Acrylic tank

[coralreef]

I have a 125 gallon Truvu plexiglas tank that has never been used and
has been in storage for more than 4 years. I want to use this tank but
I am having difficulty removing the protective paper which is stuck to
the plexiglas.
Does anyone know of a way I can remove the old protective paper without
scratching up the acrylic? Some kind of solvent that will not dissolve
or mark up the plexiglas?

A response would be greatly appreciated.


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[lafe_el]

try soaking with water

"coralreef" > wrote in message
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> I have a 125 gallon Truvu plexiglas tank that has never been used and
> has been in storage for more than 4 years. I want to use this tank but
> I am having difficulty removing the protective paper which is stuck to
> the plexiglas.
> Does anyone know of a way I can remove the old protective paper without
> scratching up the acrylic? Some kind of solvent that will not dissolve
> or mark up the plexiglas?
>
> A response would be greatly appreciated.
>
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warm water and soap(dish soap will work).


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[Fishnut]

On Sun, 11 Jan 2004 00:54:51 +0000, jpg >
wrote:

>
>warm water and soap(dish soap will work).

I disagree. Never use ANY type of soap on a fishtank. There may be
traces left for a long time.

Regards, Fishnut.

[jpg]

im assuming the paper is on the out side of the tank.and i would never
use a detergant on the inside either.


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[Aquatic-Care]

Nice catch Fishnut. Good clairification jpg.

Definately no soap. Even if it is on the outside there is too much potential
for problems.

Aquacare


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[BiG_Orange]

> Definately no soap. Even if it is on the outside there is too much
potential
> for problems.
>

That's stupid. What does the outside of the tank have to do with the inside?
Are you implying the surface is porous and can be absorbs like your skin?

There is NOTHING wrong with cleaning the outside of a tank with soap and
water.

[Fish guy]

The answer to your dilemma is to just heat the protective paper with a hair
dryer as you pull it off. I have worked with acrylic sheet for 20 + years in
both the aquarium hobby and in my drag racing chassis business and the old
hair dryer trick works great!

[BiG_Orange]

> both the aquarium hobby and in my drag racing chassis business and the old
> hair dryer trick works great!
>

Works good for getting those pesky vinyl Car Dealer names off the back of
your car as well.

[jpg]

cool beans.


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[Aquatic-Care]

BO,

> That's stupid. What does the outside of the tank have to do with the
inside?

Nothing

> Are you implying the surface is porous and can be absorbs like your skin?

Nope, that never crossed my mind.

> There is NOTHING wrong with cleaning the outside of a tank with soap and
> water.

If you don't make a mistake and get soap in the aquarium. Murphey's law
applies to aquariums. I was just trying to stress the importance of
accidentally getting something in the tank.

Thanks for the FLAME,
aquacare


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[Fishnut]

On Mon, 12 Jan 2004 22:43:19 GMT, "Aquatic-Care"
> wrote:

>BO,
>
>> That's stupid. What does the outside of the tank have to do with the
>inside?
>
>Nothing
>
>> Are you implying the surface is porous and can be absorbs like your skin?
>
>Nope, that never crossed my mind.
>
>> There is NOTHING wrong with cleaning the outside of a tank with soap and
>> water.
>
>If you don't make a mistake and get soap in the aquarium. Murphey's law
>applies to aquariums. I was just trying to stress the importance of
>accidentally getting something in the tank.
>
>Thanks for the FLAME,
>aquacare
>
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Hello aquacare,

I agree with you (again). Even residual scent from soap can affect the
tank. It is not necessary to use it, so why take the chance.

REgards, Fishnut.

[BiG_Orange]

> If you don't make a mistake and get soap in the aquarium. Murphey's law
> applies to aquariums. I was just trying to stress the importance of
> accidentally getting something in the tank.
>
> Thanks for the FLAME,


Making generalize dumb comments about using soap on the outside of the tank
warrants a response. If you see someone contradicting you as a flame, so be
it. There is nothing wrong with wiping a tank down on the outside with a
cloth. Obviously no sprays or aerosols.

Obviously you think everyone is incompetent and clumsy.

[Aquatic-Care]

"Fishnut",

Thanks for the support.

aquacare


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