Glass still scratching.

HPD Turbo · #1 06/22/2007, 10:41 AM

My glass keeps scratching, I have try many magnets and still the same.
What do you use to clean it?? I am very carefull to no pickup sand with the magnet.
What Iam doing wrong?

papagimp · #2 06/22/2007, 10:43 AM

Probably nothing, could be just dumb luck, there are lot's of other little stuff that can get stuck in the magnet, I clean mine really good prior to each use since I get those little spiroid whatever wormie dusters on the glass everywhere, some are tiny enough that I don't notice them until after I put a big scratch on the tank...Luckily for me, all the scratches have been on the tanks side panes where I really don't look as often.

HPD Turbo · #3 06/22/2007, 10:45 AM

I want to die, my front glass is very scratch, I really want to die.

papagimp · #4 06/22/2007, 10:49 AM

No you don't, you just want a bigger tank with no scratches....just like the rest of us, lol.

HPD Turbo · #5 06/22/2007, 10:53 AM

LOL!!!!! Yes that is right!!!!!!

papagimp · #6 06/22/2007, 11:00 AM

Let ya in on a little tip I've learned HPD, keep your eyes open for any local fish clubs, classified ads in the paper, even here on RC for used tanks/equipment. You can find so many awesome deals it'll make your head spin. I have enough room and time available to handle a few tanks but I have over 25 sittign througout the house just because I find them so cheap. My latest was a 110 gallon pre-drilled for closed loop, no noticable scratches on it, only paid $50. One before that was a 220g I picked up for $575, but came with stand and canopy. I spent more than those two combined for the scratched up 55g I'm currently using

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HPD Turbo · #7 06/22/2007, 11:12 AM

My God you have a lot of tanks!!!
Thanks a lot, I dont have a cent for now, but now I have the excuse to upgrade to a 200g!!!

Thanks a lot again.

kevin2000 · #8 06/22/2007, 11:28 AM

Sure you have glass and not acrylic. Acrylic is very easy to scratch (also easy to repair) .. glass does scratch but it sounds like you have extensive scratching in a small amt of time and I think thats very unusual.

Criminal#58369 · #9 06/22/2007, 11:51 AM

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Originally posted by papagimp
No you don't, you just want a bigger tank with no scratches....just like the rest of us, lol.

Same as i, i have some scratches from my Mag Float, now you know what i do? I use my old credit card

yeah it takes more time, but i don't want no more damn scratches on my glass, wish i could get a bigger tank, but ill wait till i get my own home till then the 180 or larger will have to wait!

HPD Turbo · #10 06/22/2007, 12:27 PM

Yes that is very strange is AGA.
I belive that this kind of glass scratches very easy. I would like to polish it, but dont want to turn my tank down. I dont know, i heat that, I didnt realice because of the actinics, but when the day light comes you can see a beautifull ste of scratches in the front glass. Darn!!!!! and doble Darn!!!!!!!!!!!
I think I should use my current CC, I cant use it anyway because to much happyness-reefing-habbit!!!!

kevin2000 · #11 06/22/2007, 12:38 PM

If your back glass panel is clear and unscratched you might consider turning the tank around ... a PIA but you can get that down if a few hrs.

papagimp · #12 06/22/2007, 12:44 PM

Kevin, that was one of the most genious ideas I've heard, lol. Never thought to do that one!!!!

HPD Turbo · #13 06/22/2007, 03:29 PM

Aha............... so I guess I have to drill the front glass and the new front glass (old back glass) it will have 3 nice holes.
LOL!!!, thanks a lot kevin anyway is a great idea for some set ups.

kevin2000 · #14 06/22/2007, 05:56 PM

The other PIA alternative is to replace the front glass panel .. doesn't cost much but I suspect the tank will be out of commission for at least a couple of days which can get complicated.

HPD Turbo · #15 06/22/2007, 06:05 PM

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Originally posted by kevin2000
The other PIA alternative is to replace the front glass panel .. doesn't cost much but I suspect the tank will be out of commission for at least a couple of days which can get complicated.

My front glass is panoramic, and at least in here there is nobody that can make it for reasonable amount of money.

I`m in pretty much in deep s***

Thanks again.

kevin2000 · #16 06/22/2007, 06:07 PM

Yeah ... sounds like your SOL .. I would not buy any lottery tickets and if your see the IRS show up on your door-step don't be surprised

Whisperer · #17 06/22/2007, 07:38 PM

I have been saying all along. Use the plastic windshield ice scraper. It's $0.99 in the dollar store. It does not scratch and has big handle that will not cramp up your fingers as easily as a credit card. Listen up.