How to keep the glass clean?

Timanator · #1 (**permalink**) 11-12-2006, 09:17 PM

Howdy guys

I have a 55 gallon that I have turned into a Paludarium. The chlorine stains on the glass is really starting to show after a few weeks, and I'd like to get it cleaned up without having to move everything out and start over.

Is there a product I can use thats safe for the inhabitants(1 yellow belly turtle, 1 painted turtle, 88-9 Grass shrimp, 6 Rosey Reds, 2 Killi fish, 2 Armano shrimp).

Thanks.

HOYTA · #2 (**permalink**) 11-13-2006, 09:29 AM

wow, not sure if the stains will be abe to be cleaned much now! if it were empty, i'd use lemon juice to get it off(it works!) also, maybe a dab of chlorine remover

Tindomul1of9 · #3 (**permalink**) 11-13-2006, 10:02 PM

I've heard lemon juice works as well, but I've had no luck with it.
I use Mr. Clean Magic Eraser to clean glass. It usually works with minimal stains and build ups.

Timanator · #4 (**permalink**) 11-13-2006, 11:40 PM

And this will work without harming the fishs and turtles in the tank?

rich · #5 (**permalink**) 11-14-2006, 12:56 AM

I've used a razorblade to just scrape it off. It will come back as the waterline fluctuates. Use dechlorinated water as much as possible. Also, a quick scrub with a scotch brite type pad on a regular basis will keep it off.

Rich

Landon · #6 (**permalink**) 11-14-2006, 06:31 PM

^ i agree. razor and maintenance.