Qs-tip #7 Cleaning the outside glass

[laurabb]

Is diluted vinegar safe for acrylic tanks as well? I know you're not supposed to use Windex on acrylic, but I like the vinegar idea...

 

[Sploke]

I've heard a product called "invisible glass" recommended, I guess its a non-ammonia based glass cleaner usually sold at auto parts stores. I don't know whats in it and I've never tried it, but I'm going to try and find some and give it a shot. The vinegar is a good tip too, never tried that.

 

[vequalsir]

I use a damp micro-fiber clothe. It's great for cleaning and no worry of any chemicals getting into your tank.

 

[H3D]

here is a MG tip..... i never clean the glass problem solved..... lol

:rofl:

 

[Que]

Is diluted vinegar safe for acrylic tanks as well? I know you're not supposed to use Windex on acrylic, but I like the vinegar idea...

I read on a couple of sites that vinegar is safe on acrylic tanks. Windex is not OK because the ammonia in it can cloud the surface and the alcohol in it can cause crazing.

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[Que]

I've heard a product called "invisible glass" recommended, I guess its a non-ammonia based glass cleaner usually sold at auto parts stores. I don't know whats in it and I've never tried it, but I'm going to try and find some and give it a shot. The vinegar is a good tip too, never tried that.

Matt.... here is the Material safety data sheet for "Invisible Glass".

http://msds.orica.com/pdf/shess-en-cds-010-000703818001.pdf

 

[Sploke]

cool thanks....basic alcohol-based glass cleaner

 

[oscarluvr]

here is a MG tip..... i never clean the glass problem solved..... lol

:lol:hmmm wonder what the rest of your house looks like....oh never mind your wife takes care of the house

 

[gustavo85]

Every so often I hear of tanks crashing and it sometimes comes down to the use of chemicals of one sort or another being used. I have hard water here and a 4yr old who leaves hand prints. Using water alone leaves a haze on the glass and just smears some hand prints. It's for these reasons I feel the use of a safe and effective cleaner is a good tip.

when you say crashing what do you mean exactly? I want to know if that's what happened to an old tank in my house...

 

[Que]

Crashing as I understand it is where there is a sudden catastophic die off of most if not all animals... rarely have I heard of this happening with plants. Please... anyone correct me if I'm wrong.

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