Build up on wall of saltwater mixing container

[ChrisO]

I have a 210 gallon container that I make my saltwater in and it has heavy build up of "stuff" on the walls. I use fritz and am happy with the salt but should I be concerned with all of the build up?

Chris

 

[Bleigh]

How bad is the build up? How long have you been using it? Have you tried to clean it off?

 

[sfin52]

If it's brown most likely clay. Saltmixes contain some clay.

 

[Krully]

I have the same on my buckets, I wash them once in a while with vinegar and rinse thoroughly

 

[ChrisO]

It's pretty bad and yes its brownish. I have been using about 2 years. I can scrape it off buts its a PIA so didn't want to waste time if no issue.

Chris

 

[Bleigh]

I suspect it’s not a huge issue, but probably worth some maintenance and scraping a bit once or twice a year.

 

[mfinn]

On my 70 gallon mixing container I would get a lot of brown build up from Reef Crystals.
I would have to wipe it down with vinegar a couple times a year to clean it.
If you can maybe add several gallons of vinegar and freshwater and let it circulate for 24 and then flush?

 

[ChrisO]

ok so I filled it with RO and then added 2 gallons of muriatic acid and have it circulating.

Chris

 

[ChrisO]

The acid worked like a champ! Looks good as new.