Simple Green

n2theblue

n2theblue

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Umm . . . I've managed to burn holes through clothing with Simple Green before so my gut tells me it doesn't belong on any surface that will come in contact with living things (at least if we want to keep them alive, that is). I've had good luck with Epson salt before and just using handfuls of it to scrub with. --This was a glass tank, not sure if it would work with acrylic.-- Just because things are 'natural' doesn't really make them safe for humans or pets. Simple Green is designed to kill germs, which we actually want to grow in the aquarium (like all that good nitrifying bacteria). I would stick with water and vinegar or epson salt and tons of elbow grease. Maybe fill it up with water (outside the house) for a couple of days if its been sitting a while and do several dump/scrub/refill cycles over the course of a week or two, to soften and remove whatever it is.
 
lt34

lt34

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I agree, simply green doesn't rinse that easy. Buy a large jug of vinegar and fill the tank with water and pour all the vinegar in a let it sit for a couple of days and then elbow grease. Just because its natural doesn't mean its not strong and cause damage to things. This hobby is expensive enough without causing damage and replacement.
 
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