A cheap easy method of cleaning all the calcification and build up on My tank?

[velbar]

So I am back finally after close to 4 years after having the massive tank crash that killed everything in My reef tank. So even though I bleach cleaned the tank years ago amd everything else has had those 4 years to dry up and blow away in the Arizona high desert heat and winds... There is still massive salt/calcification from evaporation of the salt water and everything else I finally drug everything back out. The issue today is seeking an easier method of cleaning the glass on the inside to get rid of all that junk. I can do it with a razor blade and take a few days and a few replacement arms from doing it all (150 gal tank) I am hoping maybe there is some home remedy like mixing vinegar and baking soda and watch it miraculously melt all the gunk off and not leave the tank full of some chemical that I would have to re-rinse and re-rinse to get that out.... so...


any ideas or suggestions of easy cheats to get the glass clean before I put livestock in?

I know it sounds silly but it can't hurt to ask while I start scraping away and wait for replies....thank you in advance.

Mike

 

[bang guy]

straight vinegar to start. Let each panel soak individually by laying the tank on it's side and then rotate the tank once you get a panel clean. Use a fresh batch of vinegar for each panel.

Muriatic acid for the deposits that refuse to dissolve but be REALLY careful with that, outside, gloves, goggles, mask, etc. Try your best to let the vinegar do the work but give it time.

Vinegar is reef safe, Hydrochloric acid is not so if you have to resort to the muriatic acid you'll need to scrub out all the residue.

 

[velbar]

straight vinegar to start. Let each panel soak individually by laying the tank on it's side and then rotate the tank once you get a panel clean. Use a fresh batch of vinegar for each panel.

Muriatic acid for the deposits that refuse to dissolve but be REALLY careful with that, outside, gloves, goggles, mask, etc. Try your best to let the vinegar do the work but give it time.

Vinegar is reef safe, Hydrochloric acid is not so if you have to resort to the muriatic acid you'll need to scrub out all the residue.

Awesomeness! I was not really expecting vinegar to do the trick but it turning out to be a strong possibility is outstanding!!! Thank you very much.

Mike

 

[Chad C.]

Vinegar is what I used. Mine was outside for years and had the same problem.