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Aquarium build up on top of tank and light fixtures2007-11-24 23:09:58

what can I use to get rid of that white chalky/salty looking build up on the tank top. It doesnt come off with anything I have used and looks nasty, it also builds up to form like a crusty mess on the outside of the tank. The tank is freshwater, tropical fish.

Answers:

since a razor blade doesn't work on mine i have tried 2 things, recommended by others, and they both work like miracles

you can put white vinegar on it and let it soak for about 10 min and then wipe it of with a damp cloth

you can also use pure lemon juice, also let it soak for about 5-10 min and then wipe it off with a damp cloth

That way nothing gets scratched

But don't expect that it won't come back, it will, I usually clean my cover about once a month

DON'T use any chemicals on it

hope that helps

Good luck

EB

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Im guessing it is on the outside of the tank. Get an refillable knife blades and scrape it off, you dont need to use any chemicals. it works well

i used to work in a pet shop and i have a really large salt water aquarium and that is all that i use.

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scraping it off will work just be careful not to scratch the glass. Or you can try a lite vinegar water mix to get it off.

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To answerer MJ-

LIME AWAY???

Asker, I would not listen to this advice.

Never EVER use any sort of chemical on or around AND ESPECIALLY IN a fish tank.

Follow the advice of others and use a razor blade.

Also, I would get away from using whatever water you use that has all this lime and calcium in it. I suspect you're using dechlorinated tap water. I'd recommend switching to spring water. Make the change very slowly. If the water has all this lime and calcium, is also has a high pH and is hard.

Bettas need water that is slightly acidic and soft.

Changes in pH and hardness should be done very slowly.

I recommend changing out 10% of his water every day until you have changed it completely.