davjbeas July 1, 2022 Share July 1, 2022 When using muriatic acid to clean aquarium parts In mixing with water. Do you add the acid to the water and not water added to the acid? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YHSublime July 1, 2022 Share July 1, 2022 No matter what, ALWAYS add acid to water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davjbeas July 1, 2022 Author Share July 1, 2022 Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowsingle July 1, 2022 Share July 1, 2022 If you decide to use a different cleaner I recommend citric acid as it is cheap, easy to acquire and smells good ? I switched from vinegar to citric and couldn’t be happier…… Darren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davjbeas July 1, 2022 Author Share July 1, 2022 I just got a huge jug of vinegar from Costco. Also when I use the acid I plan to wear gloves and eye protection. David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davjbeas July 2, 2022 Author Share July 2, 2022 lowsingle Where do you get citric acid and how do you use it? David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
howaboutme July 2, 2022 Share July 2, 2022 I use citric acid as well. It's less harsh than vinegar and just plain easier to use than muriatic acid. I use the Milliard brand from Amazon. No need to spend big bucks on simple stuff from BRS or other specialty hobby stores. Plus, you can use it for many other things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowsingle July 3, 2022 Share July 3, 2022 I get it on Amazon for cheap….I add a few tbs to some tap water and run the pumps in them overnight. By the next morning I brush them down with an old toothbrush and they are good to go…. Just FYI, some say vinegar can cause damage to magnets over time, though I have never seen it happen when I used vinegar. That said it worried me enough to switch to citric acid. Darren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davjbeas July 3, 2022 Author Share July 3, 2022 Thanks for the information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowsingle July 3, 2022 Share July 3, 2022 You’re welcome, happy reefing! Darren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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