Tips for cleaning used tank glass?

[Mikemilly245]

Before I scrape this entire tank with a razor blade is there some chemical/ solution that will dissolve any of this ?? Might leave the back like that mostly cause I I don’t wanna clean it lol any tips appreciated

 

[SeaMonkeyMiner]

You can tip it over to one side then put paper towels down with vinegar on it to let it soak for a few hours. Scrap and repeat to all sides. It will be slow and you will probably need a razor blade either way.

 

[mfinn]

Vinegar usually works pretty good.
On that tank I would lay the tank on it's back and pour in straight vinegar and let it sit for a few hours. Same with the front.

 

[CaptainScuba]

To my knowledge, any acid, even a light acid like white vinegar, should dissolve calcium build up like that. I don’t see how using white vinegar could have any long term affect on the tank itself. I would likely lay the tank on its side and let the entire back glass soak in a thin layer of white vinegar. Someone else may have a better idea or a reason why this might not be wise.

That’s what I would do!

 

[mfinn]

I've cleaned tanks with large amounts of vinegar and water before and let the sit for a day or so, but getting rid of the mix is a pain.

 

[Mikemilly245]

Awesome thanks guys I will try it .

 

[CaptainScuba]

Awesome thanks guys I will try it .

Let us know how it turns out; I'd love to see a before/after comparison!