How to get rid of spots on glass?

[Hunter9]

I was wondering how to get thoes white spots and water lines off my aquarium glass? i have tryed every thing from glass cleaner to a micro-fiber cloth and nothing really seems to work. so can anyone that can help please do cus' thoes spots are so thick i cant see through them. thanks

 

[Greatwtehunter]

Soaking it in water then using a razor blade gets it off. Also a vinegar solution will usually work.

 

[Hunter9]

thanks justin i will try that.

 

[allegoriest]

I wouldn't use a glass cleaner, since that is probably toxic to whatever animal will live inside of it. (But no one I know has had a problem with window wipes for the outside.)

I'd also use vinegar. If you're not too graceful, maybe use a worthless CD or a scraper.

Tetra (I think?) also makes aquarium wipes that are pretty decent. They are made to go with a scraper they have, and that's what I usually use, unless its a really bad case of buildup. (Which is... half the time...)

But the wipes are safe for underwater (They haven't killed anything yet anyway...) and also good for preventative use.

 

[SludgeMunkey]

Vinegar and a scotcbrite pad is easy and caudate friendly.

 

[Crysta]

Having no unwanted solids in the water helps initially. I find a vigorous scrub with a magnetic algae scraper works fine.