[prototypep2p]

what would be the best thing to use to clean acrylic tanks?

[Jeremy0322]

I have heard that an old credit card works really well to scrape the algae off of the sides.

[prototypep2p]

even that sounds scary

[stacef]

My 90 g. is acyrlic. I also use the old credit card solution. It works well. I tested on my back wall first and saw no scratches/marks. I have been doing this for over a year, and the acyrlic still looks brand new! Hope this helps!

[patrick1234]

i use a credit card on all my tanks and also to wipe them down i onley use a paper towl the blue shop kind and i throw it out after one use all it takes is one little grane of salt and it will scrach the crap outa of it

[plecosword]

what are the better things about acrylic tht glass doesnt have? How delicate is acrylic? will it leave a scratch if i try to scratch the tank with may nail?

[stacef]

Originally Posted by plecosword

what are the better things about acrylic tht glass doesnt have? How delicate is acrylic? will it leave a scratch if i try to scratch the tank with may nail?

Mario, I would not say it is that sensitive. But the advantages that I have noticed is the weight. I know that a few times at lfs I have mentioned I have acyrlic, and they alwasy say...perfect for saltwater, Couldn't tell ya why! haha.

[plecosword]

thanks you Stace, that really helps a ton! lol. is your 220g all-glass? do you even have an acrylic tank?

[stacef]

Originally Posted by plecosword

thanks you Stace, that really helps a ton! lol. is your 220g all-glass? do you even have an acrylic tank?

Yes, My 90g bowfront is acyrlic. My 220 is glass.

Btw--sorry for trying to put my two sents in Mario--geesh. Hahah! jk

[starboy]

Make sure it's an old credit card and be careful when you reach the substrate because little sand particles can get caught up and do scratches.
The acrylic,unlike glass,will slowly degenerate.This is due to the tank lighting which slowly causes discolouration.I used to have an acrylic tank which was set-up for 6 years and during that time it went from clear to tinted.

[plecosword]

Originally Posted by stacef

Yes, My 90g bowfront is acyrlic. My 220 is glass.

Btw--sorry for trying to put my two sents in Mario--geesh. Hahah! jk

Really your bowfront does not look like acrylic. lol
this place has been having a lot of changes lately, like the stick thing nest to usernames, improving everyday

[stacef]

Originally Posted by plecosword

Really your bowfront does not look like acrylic. lol
this place has been having a lot of changes lately, like the stick thing nest to usernames, improving everyday

Yeahp it's acyrlic. I have the nasty scratches on the side from the last user not cleaning it properly. I am lost...what are you talking about with changes lately??

[e_baer]

I think he is talking about the little character near the username that says if you are online or not.

[patrick1234]

id just not use the paper towl more then one time on it when you do it is easy tho to scratch the tank with salt and or sand and if you have live rock fall well you guss it.......

[plecosword]

Originally Posted by e_baer

I think he is talking about the little character near the username that says if you are online or not.

yeah thats what i meanT I have noticed little changes all over the place.

[wesley6610]

Originally Posted by stacef

Yes, My 90g bowfront is acyrlic. My 220 is glass.

Btw--sorry for trying to put my two sents in Mario--geesh. Hahah! jk

Does the acrylic ever stain over time with all of the chemicals within the tank?

[blu23girl]

What products do people use on the outside to clean? Types of cleaners and cloths, what works, i know what doesnt work, but what should i use... can i use the car, quick dry micro fiber cloths?

[patrick1234]

Originally Posted by blu23girl

What products do people use on the outside to clean? Types of cleaners and cloths, what works, i know what doesnt work, but what should i use... can i use the car, quick dry micro fiber cloths?

use a credit card on all my tanks and also to wipe them down i onley use a paper towl the blue shop kind and i throw it out after one use all it takes is one little grane of salt and it will scrach the crap outa of it
to get take off the water spots you can use vinger water never use windex

[blu23girl]

Have you ever used Plexus? I see it advertized on the Tenecor site... i was wondering what other people thought of it...