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Post by jess on Aug 19, 2013 6:17:10 GMT -5
Any idea how to get rid of this? Tried vinegar, was a no go. The sides don't seem to be as bad as the front. I can deal with the scratches, but the fog really sucks  Not sure if the pic attached or not, ilk try to repost it later when I have better reception if it didn't Sent from my SCH-I535 using proboards Attachments:
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Post by spotfin on Aug 19, 2013 6:56:50 GMT -5
Is it something growing on the tank (like an algae)? Or is this an acrylic tank with hazing?
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Post by stephen on Aug 19, 2013 8:36:03 GMT -5
If it acrylic and has haze there is not really a way u can fix it.
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Post by stephen on Aug 19, 2013 8:37:02 GMT -5
I would take that back to who ever you got it from
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Post by Lance on Aug 19, 2013 8:39:42 GMT -5
If it acrylic and has haze there is not really a way u can fix it. Well, technically, you can buff scratches out of acrylic. It's not fun and if you don't know what you're doing you're liable to make it worse. Personally I'd never use an acrylic tank (again) for a reef. |
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Post by gotareef on Aug 19, 2013 8:41:41 GMT -5
its glass and it needs to be polished
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Post by jess on Aug 19, 2013 8:45:41 GMT -5
I believe it was found to be glass? And I can't return it and wouldn't anyway, the price was right and fit the condition, id just like to make it more visible if possible.
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Post by gotareef on Aug 19, 2013 8:59:58 GMT -5
portlandglass shops would have what you need to take care of it. but you need to drain it use the chemicals and clean it then refill it
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Post by jess on Aug 19, 2013 9:34:54 GMT -5
I was afraid of that. Wonder how long it would take them to do it, maybe get it done when I move tho I didn't plan to completely empty it for the move lol
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Post by Tucker on Aug 19, 2013 12:38:41 GMT -5
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Post by jasonandsarah on Aug 19, 2013 15:13:36 GMT -5
i have diamond powder kit that i just used one a 46 gallon bow front and the stuff works great it will only remove little scathes that aren't deep if you can't feel it with your finger nail it'll take it out with some good elbow grease and if there deep you have to take them down first then buff them! either way i have some extra if you end up going this route? i'll go look at the brand incase you'd like to know?
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Post by jess on Aug 19, 2013 15:17:13 GMT -5
That would be awesome thank you!!
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Post by jasonandsarah on Aug 20, 2013 12:21:46 GMT -5
it's called diamond fast powder and the company name is eastwood if you look it up you'll find out more then I can tell you lol I just know I used it and it worked pretty good and was a cheaper alternative to have a glass place repair it cause that was expensive from what I was told
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Post by gotareef on Aug 20, 2013 13:26:50 GMT -5
if I remember correctly there are no deep scratches just surface like someone took a scrubby pad to it
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Post by gotareef on Aug 20, 2013 13:29:26 GMT -5
fine print: " (translation = cloudiness or streaks or spots cannot be removed) "
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