coraline removal, holy s**t and/or c**p

[jjjimmy]

Thanks to a tip from my good buddy Kerusso316 I now have a no effort means of removing coraline algae.

Muriatic acid mixed 20:1 with water. Just spray it on and it starts to dissolve. Repeated spraying is necessary but it comes off completely without any scrubbing or scraping.

Thanks to this tip I won't end up looking like hansnfrans between the waist and neck .

I would highly recommend this to any one that needs to clean any of their equipment whether it being pumps to skimmers.

Jimmy

[md fishes]

Where do you get Muriatic Acid?

[fast57]

ace hardware....home depot...etc...its used for etching concrete

[jjjimmy]

I got it from ace hardware. they sell it in quart and gallon sizes.

[md fishes]

Thanks

[tikireefer]

After you use the Muriatic Acid on the equipment, I would guess that you have to soak and rinse it in water for a while to remove any traces of the Acid.....is that correct?

[jjjimmy]

Yes, a good rinsing will be required.

[AuroraDave]

Can you use muriatic acid on an acrylic tank? That kind of scares me. I gave up after a few hours on my free Petland tank, even with vinegar it took forever.

[ivgonmad]

Best way to battle coraline on glass/acrylic is to clean the glass at least every other day so it cannot deposit itself there.

[Aimiel]

Be very careful using muratic acid on any surface. It is diluted hydrocloric acid, and eats through just about anything, if left on long enough. It does wonders on concrete, but you need to re-seal the concrete after you use it, since it will leave the pores open to moisture.

[DaveBien]

Be VERY careful. Always add acid to water, NEVER the other way around.

[saltwater6900]

i use that then when done i put baking soda on it and then wash it because baking soda is a base and that nutralizes the acid

[NewSchool04]

What about the silicone in the tank, how does this affect that?

[GrandeGixxer]

Dont use this on a running tank though.

[Illuminati]

It's also at Pool & Spa stores.
I picked some up to do a dip on my Marco Rock when it came in.

[Gem Tang Rider]

Muriatic acid is much more economical than vinegar, when used correctly.

[NewSchool04]

what about the silicone?

[jjjimmy]

Originally posted by NewSchool04
what about the silicone?

From what I have been told, at the 20:1 mixture it will have no affect on the silicone. I will let you know for sure when I am done with my tank.