calcium/lime build up
- Thread starter mandymartinez
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if you have hard water than the only thing you can do is clean it with a wet cloth regularly. I only have a problem on one of my tanks cause the top is that cheap black plastic kind and I scrub it once a week that way the calcium and lime can bulid up in the first place.
For things that you can remove (i.e. canopy, filter) use vinegar to help dissolve the calcium. I wouldn't use CLR or another lime remover because they contain chemicals, besides strong acids.
For the tank itself, I guess fishfreak said, maintenance and prevention are probably the best way. You can also possibly use a scraper to try to get it off (don't know if the lime falling into your water would hurt your fish, though). Or use a scrubbing sponge and some elbow grease!
For the tank itself, I guess fishfreak said, maintenance and prevention are probably the best way. You can also possibly use a scraper to try to get it off (don't know if the lime falling into your water would hurt your fish, though). Or use a scrubbing sponge and some elbow grease!