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RE: [APD] Re:How to disinfect an acrylic aquarium
I use a product called "Goo Gone" for removing stickers. I have used it
successfully on all surfaces, but of course I would try it in an
inconspicuous area of the tank first. It is a tar and gum remover. Nice
citrus scent.
-----Original Message-----
From: Paul Krombholz [mailto:krombhol at teclink_net]
Sent: Thursday, September 25, 2003 9:56 PM
To: aquatic-plants at actwin_com
Subject: [APD] Re:How to disinfect an acrylic aquarium
* From: Joanne000 at webtv_net (Joanne Damon)
>My daughter was given a slightly used acrylic aquarium.. What is the
>best way to disinfect it. Is bleach ok to use?? Also on the outside
>there is some left over paper and glue from a sticker. I usually use
>nail polish remover for this, but I don't think it should be used on
>acrylic. Any ideas?
Bleach is OK. You don't have to fill the whole tank up, just use a
few cups of 25% bleach, a wash cloth, and rubber gloves and slosh
the bleach around until you have covered all the inner surfaces.
Rinse several times, sponging all the liquid up each time.
I don't know if the nail polish remover (ethyl acetate?) will
dissolve the acrylic, but why take a chance? Rub in a little
margarine, let it sit for an hour or two, and the margarine will
soften and loosen the glue. Remove the glue with your fingernails
and clean up with some dish washing detergent.
--
Paul Krombholz in sunny central Mississippi
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