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Offline Jaws22

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calcium removal
« on: February 27, 2013, 12:08:35 PM »
Whats the best way to remove calcium off glass with out harsh chemicals?
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Offline linuxrulesusa

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Re: calcium removal
« Reply #1 on: February 27, 2013, 12:18:51 PM »
Quote from: Jaws22 on February 27, 2013, 12:08:35 PM
Whats the best way to remove calcium off glass with out harsh chemicals?

I've heard baby oil can work well. 

Or a razor blade.
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Offline danielratti

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Re: calcium removal
« Reply #2 on: February 27, 2013, 12:29:27 PM »
White vinegar and a razor blade
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Offline Ron

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Re: calcium removal
« Reply #3 on: February 27, 2013, 12:32:19 PM »
Lemon juice would work as well.
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Re: calcium removal
« Reply #4 on: February 27, 2013, 01:27:29 PM »
Good tips to know.

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Re: calcium removal
« Reply #5 on: February 27, 2013, 09:06:37 PM »
I don't know that I'd use baby oil.  Not sure if it would be an issue as far as toxicity goes, but I bet it wouldn't be easy to clean up, especially since you don't want to use soap and water in an aquarium.

If you want to use something that isn't harsh, I'd use the white vinegar and razor blade.

If it's really tough, wait til spring and use diluted muriatic acid, just be sure to read up on it and use protective gear.
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Re: calcium removal
« Reply #6 on: February 27, 2013, 09:57:44 PM »
Hot water and vinegar,a few razor blades(with a holder) and elbow grease and time ;D
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Re: calcium removal
« Reply #7 on: February 27, 2013, 10:52:55 PM »
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Offline whiteram98

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Re: calcium removal
« Reply #8 on: February 28, 2013, 12:42:18 AM »
I have used LIME AWAY and razor blade if tanks was empty before set up, or outside if set up. Never lost any fish..just rinse real good.
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