What is the best way to remove water stain and calcium for aquarium?

[ptran]

People recommend using vinegar, but with hard stain and calcium it would take a long time. There are calcium on the frame and center brace too. What is your method?

This is for a used tank and there's no fish in it at the moment. Thanks.

[troy tucker]

Vinegar a razor blade and a lot of elbow grease.

[jughead]

Razor blade for me

[mredman]

The best way to have no lime residue is:

Buy a new tank!

However, the vinegar technique is the most popular way.

Mike

[ptran]

Thanks Mike! I went with vinegar and lot of elbow grease!

[fishman13218]

ptran take the aquarium outside. Use shock and water mixture the take calcium deposits off. Easy way is the lay aquarium on side and pour a strong mixture on deposits. Chemistry will take your deposits off. Calcium a base and shock an acid.
Make sure your UP WIND and DO NOT breath fumes.

[sisyphus895]

I agree with Troy. Vinegar and a razor blade.

[ralph712]

Bar Keepers Friend worked great on a 55gal

[mnemenoi]

I use Muratic acid and it does the work for you, just have to be safe and careful.

[ptran]

Thanks for the comments my friends!


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[Austy16414]

1. Vinegar and razor blade
2. Bar keeper's friend
3. Muriatic acid

Also just read that thread on the original magic eraser, might be worth a test?