I’ve always used vinegar so far… just can’t get over the smell of coloring Easter eggs though! I’m starting a new job as a service tech for private tanks so I’ll see what the boss suggests for their jobs.
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1. What is the best "consumer" cleaning product for cleaning reef tank equipment?
I like Citric Acid. I get it in bulk so it is very cheap. It is easy to use, has no smell and works very fast, when I need it to work faster. A little powder goes a long way, a lot of powder goes even longer, much faster!
2. What is something you SHOULD NOT clean aquarium equipment with?
I won't use vinegar to clean any pumps, metals or anything with moving parts. IfI were to clean an old tank I would use it is I didn't have any Citric Acid on hand, but thats not likely.
Muriatic acid. I know it works great, I use it on a daily basis with my job, and I would never recommend anyone use it on aquariums/equipment. Yes it will clean well, but it is caustic and dangerous without the proper handing equipment. People think is is safe because is is a"weaker" acid, but i have had employees burn their lungs not handling it correctly. Unless you use the stuff right and have an actual breathing mask and long rubber gloves, IT IS NOT WORTH THE RISK!
Not the case for pumps imo.Citric acid for any parts that are mechanical and vinegar for all other plastic. I’ve heard that vinegar is too harsh for pumps.
I was scared to say it. Glad I’m not the only one.Muratic acid!
Cleans waaaaaaaaaay faster and does not harm plastic or rubber seals.
Pumps go in, 10 minutes later they are brand new clean!
Used to use Vinegar but had to replace multiple wetsides cause of magnet destroyed!!!I was scared to say it. Glad I’m not the only one.
I still use it for my once a year cleaning but I use gloves, safety glasses and do it outdoors. Great tip to use a respirator. I have to get one of those.I completely agree. I have years of experience using muriatic acid and still hesitate. I ONLY use it as a last resort on rock. I never use it on anything else aquarium related.
I still use it for my once a year cleaning but I use gloves, safety glasses and do it outdoors. Great tip to use a respirator. I have to get one of those.
Use citric. Supposed to have a pleasant smell. Yet it has no smell at allThank you @blaxsun for the QOTD idea!
Saltwater aquarium equipment gets dirty pretty quick. Beyond dirty though you get algae build up like coralline algae that needs to be removed regular and can be quite the bugger at removing! So what's the best way to clean it and still make sure it's safe? Let's do this thing!
1. What is the best "consumer" cleaning product for cleaning reef tank equipment?
2. What is something you SHOULD NOT clean aquarium equipment with?
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Read above Post.I'm confused can someone explain how vinegar would be bad for rubber but not citric acid, that has a lower ph? Any acid will eat away at rubber Id hardly state that as a reason for not using vinegar.
cleaning on the cloud network?I like to use Citrix acid for cleaning most things. It's pretty cheap to buy it in bulk. I also feel it does a better job compared to vinegar