Cleaning old used tank

[TG]

Any recommendations as to what would work best for removing quite a bit of
old coralline growth from an acrylic tank that has been sitting empty for
two years? Would like to get tank back into service. TIA

[Marc Levenson]

Hot water and white vinegar.

Fill it up and let it soak for 24 hours.

Drain the tank, and use a metal scraper (new razor blade if you are careful) on
glass, or a credit card on acrylic.

Rinse the tank well, take your time, and it will clean up nicely.

Marc


TG wrote:

> Any recommendations as to what would work best for removing quite a bit of
> old coralline growth from an acrylic tank that has been sitting empty for
> two years? Would like to get tank back into service. TIA

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[Simon O'Keeffe]

For really thick coraline algae depostis.
I just use HCl acid diluted about 50/50 with water and some gloves and a
rag.
Just be very aware the fumes are very nasty so make sure you are in a
well vented area and be very carefull with the HCl acid it can burn the
skin.
There is no need to scrape with the HCl but it's still not a nice job,
stinks real bad.
Simon

Marc Levenson wrote:

>Hot water and white vinegar.
>
>Fill it up and let it soak for 24 hours.
>
>Drain the tank, and use a metal scraper (new razor blade if you are careful) on
>glass, or a credit card on acrylic.
>
>Rinse the tank well, take your time, and it will clean up nicely.
>
>Marc
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>TG wrote:
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>>Any recommendations as to what would work best for removing quite a bit of
>>old coralline growth from an acrylic tank that has been sitting empty for
>>two years? Would like to get tank back into service. TIA
>>
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>--
>Personal Page: http://www.sparklingfloorservice.com/oanda/index.html
>Business Page: http://www.sparklingfloorservice.com
>Marine Hobbyist: http://www.melevsreef.com
>
>
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