Charlie April 11, 2010 Share April 11, 2010 I know that I don't want to spray Windex on my tank and run the risk of getting it in the tank or in my sump, but after a water change, I have major streaks and splashes on the tank. What would you guys recommend? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happyfeet April 11, 2010 Share April 11, 2010 I use Coralife Glass Cleaner~Polisher works really well! never had a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bambam April 11, 2010 Share April 11, 2010 i use water and vinegar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason the filter freak April 11, 2010 Share April 11, 2010 I know that I don't want to spray Windex on my tank and run the risk of getting it in the tank or in my sump, but after a water change, I have major streaks and splashes on the tank. What would you guys recommend? Spray windex on a paper towel away from the tank then come wipe it down. Not goin gto poison your tank and the results are beautiful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmubeach April 11, 2010 Share April 11, 2010 I use hot water and a paper towl! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Lazar April 11, 2010 Share April 11, 2010 Do you have a glass or acrylic tank? I have acrylic and use a cloth damp with tapwater to wipe off saltwater drips. Then I buff out the streaks with dry towel. Every once in a while I'll clean the whole outside with Novus 1 and a cotton cloth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie April 11, 2010 Author Share April 11, 2010 My tank is glass. Tempered so that I can't drill it either, but that's a whole 'nother story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hilary April 11, 2010 Share April 11, 2010 I use my sleeve or the tail of my t-shirt. (I try to remember not to do this when I'm wearing one of my favorite cashmere sweaters.....) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate April 11, 2010 Share April 11, 2010 I use Brillianize and its amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lhcorals April 11, 2010 Share April 11, 2010 (edited) I use a squeegee. One side has a sponge scrubbing surface and the other a rubber strip to get the water of the glass. You can get them at Home Depot or Lowes. Works great on my tank since it is 7' long. Edited April 11, 2010 by lhcorals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveoutlaw April 11, 2010 Share April 11, 2010 I just use the windex wipes. Piece of cake and never had any troubles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L8 2 RISE April 11, 2010 Share April 11, 2010 I just use ammonium (or ammonia, can't remember) spray. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul b April 12, 2010 Share April 12, 2010 I clean the inside of my tank, then I cut off all of the silicone and take the tank apart, reverse the glass and put it back together again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmubeach April 12, 2010 Share April 12, 2010 smart butt! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treesprite April 12, 2010 Share April 12, 2010 I usually do what Jason does... just have to make sure I'm not by the tank when spraying the cloth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Ward April 12, 2010 Share April 12, 2010 Windex for me. Typically spray it away from the tank on a paper towel as Jason described. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quantum Aquaria April 12, 2010 Share April 12, 2010 I've got ro water in a spray bottle, spray the glass and use a microfiber towel to clean. Does a pretty good job at getting rid of the streaks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn April 12, 2010 Share April 12, 2010 I've got ro water in a spray bottle, spray the glass and use a microfiber towel to clean. Does a pretty good job at getting rid of the streaks. ditto on the R/O in a bottle but I use a ShamWowwwww :-) @PaulB - I have a 220 w/ a busted front pane - wanna come do the tear down / reverse / re-build for me .. :-) :-) :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie April 12, 2010 Author Share April 12, 2010 I clean the inside of my tank, then I cut off all of the silicone and take the tank apart, reverse the glass and put it back together again Be careful, I'm sure that you have lots of electrical stuff there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris- April 14, 2010 Share April 14, 2010 Whatever you use, make sure the towel/cloth is clean. It is the salt that leaves the streaks and you can wipe with a dirty cloth till your blue in the face and it will not come clean til you get all that salt off the front. With that said, just plain ol water works for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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