Re: NANFA-- encrusted glass

Todd Crail (farmertodd_at_buckeye-express.com)
Mon, 7 Jul 2003 19:23:42 -0400

I think a diluted solution of muriatic acid (available at swimming pool
stores) would do the trick. I've not used it with silicone, but it did
wonders on impellors and plastic in my reefin' daze. I'm sure someone will
have a good suggestion on dose amount.

----- Original Message -----
From: <Moontanman_at_aol.com>
To: <nanfa_at_aquaria.net>
Sent: Monday, July 07, 2003 7:16 PM
Subject: NANFA-- encrusted glass

> A friend gave me an aquarium that had been sitting for several years. This
> had allowed all the water to evaporate and left the glass encrusted with
what
> ever was in the water. probably mainly calcium carbonate. It would appear
the
> water that evaporated was water that had been kept in the aquarium fro a
long
> time with no water changes so it was pretty concentrated before it was
allowed
> to evaporate. The glass has a very rough coating of something and I would
like
> to remove it without ruining the glass. What would be my best bet? the
coating
> is very thick and tough. Any help would be appreciated.
>
> Moon
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