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Old 03-07-2017, 03:01 AM   #1
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How to get calcium buildup off of the tank

Hey I was wandering how I could get calcium buildup of off my Tank. I tried vinegar but it won't work properly.

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Hey I was wandering how I could get calcium buildup of off my Tank. I tried vinegar but it won't work properly.

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Pls try scalegon that's available on amazon it works wonders I use it personally in my tank
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Pls try scalegon that's available on amazon it works wonders I use it personally in my tank
Do you Think it would work on a really old tank. it's got a big thick crust line on it?😁

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On glass tanks, I have found that a razor blade is easiest/quickest. I have never dared try CLR/Lime Away/etc on anything going near my tanks.
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Do you Think it would work on a really old tank. it's got a big thick crust line on it?

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Yes it does work it did remove calcium built up in my washroom pipe which was 6 years old
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