what can I use to get rid of that white chalky/salty looking build up on the tank top. It doesnt come off with anything I have used and looks nasty, it also builds up to form like a crusty mess on the outside of the tank. The tank is freshwater, tropical fish.
Answers:
since a razor blade doesn't work on mine i have tried 2 things, recommended by others, and they both work like miracles
you can put white vinegar on it and let it soak for about 10 min and then wipe it of with a damp cloth
you can also use pure lemon juice, also let it soak for about 5-10 min and then wipe it off with a damp cloth
That way nothing gets scratched
But don't expect that it won't come back, it will, I usually clean my cover about once a month
DON'T use any chemicals on it
hope that helps
Good luck
EB
Im guessing it is on the outside of the tank. Get an refillable knife blades and scrape it off, you dont need to use any chemicals. it works well
i used to work in a pet shop and i have a really large salt water aquarium and that is all that i use.
scraping it off will work just be careful not to scratch the glass. Or you can try a lite vinegar water mix to get it off.
To answerer MJ-
LIME AWAY???
Asker, I would not listen to this advice.
Never EVER use any sort of chemical on or around AND ESPECIALLY IN a fish tank.
Follow the advice of others and use a razor blade.
Also, I would get away from using whatever water you use that has all this lime and calcium in it. I suspect you're using dechlorinated tap water. I'd recommend switching to spring water. Make the change very slowly. If the water has all this lime and calcium, is also has a high pH and is hard.
Bettas need water that is slightly acidic and soft.
Changes in pH and hardness should be done very slowly.
I recommend changing out 10% of his water every day until you have changed it completely.
