Dirty Fish Tank Need Help With Cleaning Ideas.

[dcj38]

Well as some of you know I got a 90 gallon last weekend and, it is really scummy, and dirty. Is there anything that I can clean it with that the fish will not be sensitive to? I was thinking of cleaning it with bleach, as fish wont be in there until end of January. If you have a different idea or product please list it.

 

[Durbkat]

What do you mean by "scumy" do you mean like dried up algae?

 

[dcj38]

yes

 

[Durbkat]

Simply take a razor blade (not one of those shaving razor blades) and scrap it off. If that doesn't work pour diluted bleach on it and try to scrap it off again.

 

[PiNk-PaNtHeR]

HEY!

Diluted bleach should work out but dont reccomend the blade thing too much. A bit of warning sometimes the glass of the tank might get scratched up and look a little ugly. But try hot water with a tootbrush or hair brush.

 

[Tolak]

For really scummy, filthy, came from the bottom of the sea looking tanks, one thing always works; Sno-Bowl toilet bowl cleaner. It's concentrated acid, wear gloves, goggles, & long sleeves. Rinse a lot, then rinse some more, and be careful around silicone seams when using. If you do get it on your skin, rinse a lot, then rinse some more.

Tolak

 

[Tokis-Phoenix]

I would try using some hot salted water and a sponge to try and remove the scum first, if you have limescale though, using a spoon to scrape it off will be more effective.

 

[MsInchworm]

Hi dcj38

If it's caked on hard water marks that are a problem, you can remove them by pouring on white vinegar and letting it sit for a while. The vinegar will dissolve the deposits and you can rub them with a plastic scrubber to get them off. If it's an especially thick deposit, you might have to repeat the process a few times.

 

[emma12321]

Hi,

I'd use a combination of salt and white vinegar with a hard sponge. Let it soak for a while and it should come up like new.

Emma

 

[j.c]

Hi dcj38

If it's caked on hard water marks that are a problem, you can remove them by pouring on white vinegar and letting it sit for a while. The vinegar will dissolve the deposits and you can rub them with a plastic scrubber to get them off. If it's an especially thick deposit, you might have to repeat the process a few times.

I agree with you i just had to do that to my 4ft fishtank.