How to Clean Residue from Hood

[Larry Bohen]

We use softened water in our freshwater tanks and over time, salts/minerals
deposit on the hoods particularly on the outside rear areas (near the "hang
on the side power filters).

What is the best way to clean this residue off?

Larry Bohen
www.audiobooksonline.com

[T]

Have you tried white vinigar?? Obviously you need to remove the cover from
the tank or your going to kill your fish with the viniger..

Timmer..


"Larry Bohen" > wrote in message
...
> We use softened water in our freshwater tanks and over time,
salts/minerals
> deposit on the hoods particularly on the outside rear areas (near the
"hang
> on the side power filters).
>
> What is the best way to clean this residue off?
>
> Larry Bohen
> www.audiobooksonline.com
>
>

[>]

"T" > wrote in message
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> Have you tried white vinigar?? Obviously you need to remove the cover
from
> the tank or your going to kill your fish with the viniger..
>
> Timmer..
>
>
> "Larry Bohen" > wrote in message
> ...
> > We use softened water in our freshwater tanks and over time,
> salts/minerals
> > deposit on the hoods particularly on the outside rear areas (near the
> "hang
> > on the side power filters).
> >
> > What is the best way to clean this residue off?
> >
> > Larry Bohen
> > www.audiobooksonline.com
> >

Vinegar is the right answer, just pour some on a rag and clean away.
Getting to much in the tank will raise the ph level, so be careful.

JOhn ><>

[Charles Gillen]

Dr. Know > wrote:

>I cannot get off the limestone deposits!

On glass, use a razor blade as a scraper.

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[TYNK 7]

>Subject: Re: How to Clean Residue from Hood
>From: Dr. Know
>Date: 11/29/2003 12:47 AM Central Standard Time
>Message-id: >
>
>On Sat, 29 Nov 2003 01:41:08 GMT, "T" > wrote:
>
>>Have you tried white vinigar?? Obviously you need to remove the cover from
>>the tank or your going to kill your fish with the viniger..
>
>Man, I wish that worked for me! I have several glass covers that were
>once used on 125g sal****er tanks, and try as I may, I cannot get off
>the limestone deposits! I have tried soaking in white vinegar, and
>even hydrochloric acid - nothing will get it the deposits off! I
>wouldn't really care, except that it interferes with proper light
>transmission on my planted tank. I'm about ready to try CLR, but I
>don't believe it will work either.
>
>Greg
>

I have been using Lime -Away for many years to remove the liquid rock deposits
from my hood, and the glass hoods as well.
You *must* remove the hood of course.
I like to put a towel down in the tub(clean), and using a paper towel-scrub a
dub dub with Lime Away. In seconds it's gone, and with not the much scrubbing
either.
Next you must rinse, and rinse very well because the fish's lives depend on
your rinsing.
Just like when bleaching a tank, rinsing is the key.
After rinsing very well, turning it over and not forgetting where it is hinged,
etc...then take some dry paper towels and dry it good.
Now you're done and your hood will look like brand new.
I have not used CLR, as it never did work as well when using it to clean around
the house. It went in the trash.

[Jeff Heimsch]

Python ( the water changer people) make a product to remove buildup. It's
supposed to be safe to use in and around the tank. I just had a bottle of it
in my hand yesterday. However I can't think of the actual name at the
moment. Go to Pythons web site. I'm sure it's listed there.


"animaux" > wrote in message
...
> On Mon, 01 Dec 2003 14:32:03 -0500, Dr. Know > opined:
>
> >That's what the Lime-Away ads claim as well... ;)
> >I'll try it - the Florida water that was used in these tanks was pure
> >liquid limestone, and the kalkwasser additions only contributed to the
> >problem.
> >
> >Thanks,
> >Greg
>
> There is a product in liquid and powder called "Barkeepers Friend." They
sell
> it in the section of the grocery aisle where they sell silver polish and
other
> specialty cleaners. I use the powder for tough lime build up, but in some
cases
> glass can actually become etched by the base of the limestone. That's why
I
> wash the top glass about once a month, at least. It's also really
inexpensive
> to have a glazier cut new glass pieces for the top of tanks.
>
> Victoria