RE: NANFA-- encrusted glass

M. Mickelson (mm_at_scc.net)
Mon, 7 Jul 2003 19:42:47 -0500

Also try a demineralizing product such as Lime Away. It's a harsh
chemical, but a good soaking and rinse should take care of it fine. It
will literally dissolve the buildup in seconds.

-----Original Message-----
From: owner-nanfa_at_aquaria.net On Behalf
Of William Hoppe
Sent: Monday, July 07, 2003 6:37 PM
To: nanfa_at_aquaria.net
Subject: Re: NANFA-- encrusted glass

Might try vinegar .
----- Original Message -----
From: <Moontanman_at_aol.com>
To: <nanfa_at_aquaria.net>
Sent: Monday, July 07, 2003 6:16 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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