How to get rid of hardwater build-up on equipment

[sxyatsxty1]

I am in the process of breaking down my 55g, before I move, and most everything is covered with hardwater 'crust'. Is there ANYTHING I can use on the hoods and top edges of the tank to ease the process w/o harming my fish when I put them back in? I found LIME-OFF online but not sure that would do the trick or not. The inside of the tank is fine.

Thanks for looking and will appreciate any info/assistance you might have to offer.

HAPPY 4th!

Lib

[SteveCGG]

try vinegar and a razor blade...use a vinegar soaked paper towel and lay it on the bad areas until they soften and then scrape with a razor blade....rinse well with water after you are done...good luck with the move and thanks for the fish!

[Mzungu]

+1 on the vinegar and razor blade. :)

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[sxyatsxty1]

Thanks, Steve. Is there any difference between the white and cider vinegar? One better than the other for this?

Lib

[SteveCGG]

plain old white works just fine...

[sxyatsxty1]

All I had in my cupboard was the cider vinegar and it's working like a charm. Thanks so much for the info. Now.....if I could just find someone to do it for me I'd be all set.

Lib