How do you get rid of this stuff??

[hondaman]

I inherited a 55g tank with most of the trimmings. As you can imagine most of the tank was covered in calcium residue. I got it off the tank by scraping with a blade but its also covering most of the AquaClear filter.

How do you get this stuff off? I've tried hot water, scrubbing, and even hitting it with a razor blade. While they work its HARD WORK.

Any easier way?

Keep in mind this stuff has been caked on for a very long time.

 

[ljse]

Try vinegar.

 

[liv2padl]

vinegar is a very weak acid (acetic acid) .. if it doesn't work, try muriatic acid which is probably available at a hardware store.

 

[Shocker6966]

There's also commercial solutions, although most de-scalers have muriatic acid in them.

 

[webcricket]

Try a vinegar soak and some more elbow grease.

 

[hondaman]

alright guys will try. thanks.

 

[Chickieepooh2u]

I use vinegar and then a razor blade. It loosens it enough so it comes off easier with the blade.

 

[jm1212]

i would also use vinegar to get rid of the calcium deposits on the tank, but personally, i would buy a new filter.