Thaiboxer
Aquarium Advice FINatic
Hi all,
I have a tank cleaning question... I just bought a 125 gallon tank that I'm currently cleaning. Everything is going well, except three possible issues:
1. Water marks. I know this sounds funny, but bear with me. The tank is used, and it looks like it sat mostly full for quite a while after the previous owner's fish died. There are water stains on the top 3" all the way around that won't come off. I've used a bleach/water combo with a green scrubby pad with no luck. Any ideas for cleaning the glass w/o negative effects on future inhabitants? Something strong.
2. The stand isn't super pretty. It's particle board with laminate covering. Has anyone tried scuffing laminate, then painting it? I'm thinking it would look better if it were flat black.
3. The stand is short. Not super short, but I'd like it about 6" higher. I'm thinking about building a platform for the stand to set on. Something very sturdy. I know how and have a plan in my mind, but is this smart? There will be about 1400 lbs resting on it...
Should I just buy a new stand? They're expensive, but I will if I have to.
Thanks!
I have a tank cleaning question... I just bought a 125 gallon tank that I'm currently cleaning. Everything is going well, except three possible issues:
1. Water marks. I know this sounds funny, but bear with me. The tank is used, and it looks like it sat mostly full for quite a while after the previous owner's fish died. There are water stains on the top 3" all the way around that won't come off. I've used a bleach/water combo with a green scrubby pad with no luck. Any ideas for cleaning the glass w/o negative effects on future inhabitants? Something strong.
2. The stand isn't super pretty. It's particle board with laminate covering. Has anyone tried scuffing laminate, then painting it? I'm thinking it would look better if it were flat black.
3. The stand is short. Not super short, but I'd like it about 6" higher. I'm thinking about building a platform for the stand to set on. Something very sturdy. I know how and have a plan in my mind, but is this smart? There will be about 1400 lbs resting on it...
Should I just buy a new stand? They're expensive, but I will if I have to.
Thanks!