bulldogod Posted May 14, 2009 Report Share Posted May 14, 2009 Is there any way to clean the green crap off silicon inside tank, I dont want to scrub to hard .??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VinsonMassif Posted May 14, 2009 Report Share Posted May 14, 2009 I emptied a tank and used hydrogen peroxide 30%. Squirting it directly on with a syringe. I had to do it a couple of times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morcs Posted May 14, 2009 Report Share Posted May 14, 2009 Meths on a cloth, and just rub it. sorted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smidey Posted May 14, 2009 Report Share Posted May 14, 2009 i use a dish scrubber to clean algae off glass & silicone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted May 14, 2009 Report Share Posted May 14, 2009 I prefer heavy application of Ignoreit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmsmith Posted May 14, 2009 Report Share Posted May 14, 2009 I broke down the tank and resealed it. Next time I'll do black silicone so I can't see it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted May 14, 2009 Report Share Posted May 14, 2009 I put black tape on the outside of the tank so I couldn't see it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barrie Posted May 14, 2009 Report Share Posted May 14, 2009 there is no way I am aware of to TOTALLY remove silicone. Best thing is to mask the glass up when your first putting the tank together. In the trade we use the stiff back razors to clean up as much as possible If we spill any, we spray it with soapy water and remover the offending silicone with a silicone spatular then with a soapy/water rag and plenty of water we scrub the area. The soapy water stops the silicone from sticking to the glass while your wiping it off but you do need plenty of soapy water sprayed on to the area Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smidey Posted May 15, 2009 Report Share Posted May 15, 2009 there is no way I am aware of to TOTALLY remove silicone. Best thing is to mask the glass up when your first putting the tank together. In the trade we use the stiff back razors to clean up as much as possible If we spill any, we spray it with soapy water and remover the offending silicone with a silicone spatular then with a soapy/water rag and plenty of water we scrub the area. The soapy water stops the silicone from sticking to the glass while your wiping it off but you do need plenty of soapy water sprayed on to the area i'm pretty sure he wants to remove algae off the silicone not remove the silicone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulldogod Posted May 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2009 Yeah I want to algae, Tried meths and didnt all come off so think I will Take iras advice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David R Posted May 15, 2009 Report Share Posted May 15, 2009 I prefer heavy application of Ignoreit. Best solution, although I've found it doesn't work so well for clogged filters or blown light tubes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barrie Posted May 15, 2009 Report Share Posted May 15, 2009 i'm pretty sure he wants to remove algae off the silicone not remove the silicone. :oops: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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