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Old 05-04-2008, 03:24 PM   #1
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Reflector cleaning?

What's the best way to clean reflectors? I'm about to setup another tank and have an older light fixture for it, that the reflector has a bunch of calcium and junk on it. What's good to clean them with?

Tank isn't running atm, so no concerns with chemicals getting in the tank or anything.

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Old 05-04-2008, 03:44 PM   #2
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White vinegar will remove the calcium. You can wet a paper towel and lay that on the reflector while it's off the tank. I would follow that up with a good cleaning with RODI water.
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I agree, I use that stuff for almost everything.
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You guys confirmed what I suspected. Thanks!!!
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