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Old July 4th, 2009  
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Cleaning Tank

hi i just wnated to know about an old wives tale... when getting a tank is it true that you can clean it with a strong solution ( how many parts water to vinegar) it comes up crystal clear ?

as there is no point having crystal clear water and a tank with loadsa dull marks everywhere/>
how long before you add the water as surley if there is any residue it makes the water highly acidic?

need answers quick tanks here on monday!!
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Old July 4th, 2009  
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hi i just wnated to know about an old wives tale... when getting a tank is it true that you can clean it with a strong solution ( how many parts water to vinegar) it comes up crystal clear ?
Is the tank used with white deposits the reason you want to use vinegar?

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as there is no point having crystal clear water and a tank with loadsa dull marks everywhere/>
Are you worried about etching or scratching the glass? Vinegar shouldn't do that.
Too rough of scrubbing the glass might, tho...

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how long before you add the water as surley if there is any residue it makes the water highly acidic?
If you use vinegar to clean the white deposits, be sure to rinse it very well with clear water and then it "should be good to go".

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need answers quick tanks here on monday!!
Congrats and have fun.
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