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  • @RaccoonCreekAquatics
    @RaccoonCreekAquatics  6 лет назад +9

    Let me know what you use to get the tough mineral deposits and grime off used aquariums!

    • @nathanjarman8181
      @nathanjarman8181 5 лет назад

      I actually use toothpaste

    • @WindWipper
      @WindWipper 4 года назад

      Why do you have 90 used tanks?

    • @noodlesgirl3
      @noodlesgirl3 3 года назад

      Nathan Jarmin- does toothpaste work??

    • @bigbich4559
      @bigbich4559 2 года назад +1

      @@noodlesgirl3 nah he just uses it because it’s completely ineffective🥴

    • @DennyMK007
      @DennyMK007 2 года назад

      White vinegar works even better and it’s much cheaper.

  • @Moy6moises83
    @Moy6moises83 4 года назад +7

    Thank you for the trick, I had a really tough mineral buildup that was driving me crazy but thanks to you I took care of it so easily.

  • @RWayne-nu2fi
    @RWayne-nu2fi 2 года назад +2

    Great video, thanks for posting. What I like about this video is that it is 2 minutes of information, delivered in 2 minutes. I am tired of listening to 15 minute videos for 2 minutes of information. Barkeepers Friend works well too, the powder works better than the liquid. Looking forward to your next videos!

  • @rhiannamae6075
    @rhiannamae6075 4 года назад +2

    The tiny little tank in the background omg the cuteness

  • @babirasta2009
    @babirasta2009 5 лет назад +3

    Wow! Thanks for this video, I just took in 3 crested geckos with a huge tank you can't even see inside! I will definitely be trying this!

  • @VeteransHamShack
    @VeteransHamShack 6 лет назад +11

    Whoaaaa 90 tanks... Awesome can't wait to see the finished product! Where are you located theres a Raccoon Creek near me :)

    • @RaccoonCreekAquatics
      @RaccoonCreekAquatics  6 лет назад

      This is gonna be a fun process! This raccoon Creek runs through the area I live in Ohio. I've also heard of a Raccoon Creek that runs through Pennsylvania. Where are you located?

    • @VeteransHamShack
      @VeteransHamShack 6 лет назад +1

      I am located in Eastern KY

  • @violahopsalot162
    @violahopsalot162 6 лет назад +3

    I used vinegar but never thought of using paper towels like that. Good idea.

    • @RaccoonCreekAquatics
      @RaccoonCreekAquatics  6 лет назад

      Thank you! I've found it effective! I appreciate you watching! ☺️

  • @Rometiklan
    @Rometiklan 6 лет назад +6

    Very cool vid! Extremely helpful, and timely. I've got a 90 gallon that's been sitting in my basement for 6 years. I'm thinking about setting it up again. Hopefully it doesn't leak. I'll try some apple cider vinegar to get it sparkling again. Thanks for posting!

    • @RaccoonCreekAquatics
      @RaccoonCreekAquatics  6 лет назад

      Awesome! I've always like the dimensions of 75 and 90 gallon aquariums. Apple cider vinegar should do the trick for you!

  • @waynerivell4615
    @waynerivell4615 4 года назад +6

    I've used vinegar and Bar Keepers Friend and I just tried using your method with the apple cider vinegar left it overnight and I still have mineral deposits in the same area didn't know if it had stained door etched itself very well in their if you have any idea please respond back thank you

  • @grock31
    @grock31 6 лет назад +3

    Yes sir vinegar is the way to go. Thx for sharing the info

  • @joemunoz1251
    @joemunoz1251 6 лет назад +2

    Excellent video very useful information and tip .

  • @cichlidcenter4686
    @cichlidcenter4686 5 лет назад +1

    Great video!! Raccoon creek is right behind my house!! I live in Johnstown.

  • @zeek3580
    @zeek3580 2 года назад

    Love acv. Use it on old screws, nuts, and bolts too.

  • @BentleyPascoe
    @BentleyPascoe 5 лет назад +1

    Great trick you shared!

  • @DennyMK007
    @DennyMK007 2 года назад +1

    I've been doing this for ages, except I use distilled white vinegar. Glad that other people do it to!

  • @onehitterquitter2130
    @onehitterquitter2130 2 года назад +2

    I tried pure white vinegar with the paper towels over night. Also used a razor and I still can't get the white stuff off the glass. Any other recommendations?

    • @bigbich4559
      @bigbich4559 2 года назад +1

      apple cider vinegar like he suggested

  • @fishguyJones
    @fishguyJones 5 лет назад +1

    I will be trying it today

  • @rhondaharper9294
    @rhondaharper9294 3 месяца назад

    Can I clean lids the same way?

  • @ejbrinegar
    @ejbrinegar 6 лет назад +2

    Dear Jake:
    I have used vinegar before, but I never let it sit. I didn't find it very effective. Thank you for showing me the secret to get it to work!
    All my best,
    Sincerely,
    E. J. Brinegar

  • @betterlife4214
    @betterlife4214 2 года назад

    Thank you

  • @FKJ_WORLD
    @FKJ_WORLD 6 лет назад +1

    very interesting friend

  • @modelleg
    @modelleg 2 года назад

    Looks like a lot of work ahead of you indeed.

  • @pramodkumargermanrefrigeration
    @pramodkumargermanrefrigeration 4 года назад

    Good information sir

  • @karlo134652
    @karlo134652 3 года назад +1

    I did it but its still foggy on the inside :(.

  • @dbachelorsplantedaquarium4711
    @dbachelorsplantedaquarium4711 6 лет назад +1

    cool!

  • @garyperson3733
    @garyperson3733 4 года назад +1

    I tried what you did followed your video to the "t" your solution does not work.

  • @DeFreeseAquariums
    @DeFreeseAquariums 6 лет назад +1

    Good stuff

    • @RaccoonCreekAquatics
      @RaccoonCreekAquatics  6 лет назад +1

      I appreciate you stopping by and watching!

    • @DeFreeseAquariums
      @DeFreeseAquariums 6 лет назад

      @@RaccoonCreekAquatics showing some fishfam love. You did an awesome on the video and Rachel narrations really told you that she is awesome and a valuable asset to our hobby.

  • @nirjharpan5639
    @nirjharpan5639 6 лет назад

    apple cider vinegar is also to be used around the rim of running aquarium.is it harmful for fishes if a drop mixed in aquarium water. Your video are very infofrmative and helpful for us.thank you.

    • @patrickkimbrell8873
      @patrickkimbrell8873 6 лет назад

      Do not let the vinegar mix with the water. It will have your parameters all screwed up and your fish could die

    • @RaccoonCreekAquatics
      @RaccoonCreekAquatics  6 лет назад

      Great point! That's why you rinse well before setting up the tank

  • @julietalastell261
    @julietalastell261 4 года назад

    What camera did you use for the fish clip at the end of this video?

  • @kristietucker4077
    @kristietucker4077 4 года назад

    Does it have to be organic

  • @AngelosFishTanks
    @AngelosFishTanks 6 лет назад +1

    Nice 👍

  • @bobbihill3129
    @bobbihill3129 5 лет назад

    How do you clean Moss out of a dry fish tank without Scratching your tank up

  • @Amare-fidem-spes
    @Amare-fidem-spes 4 года назад

    My aquarium is to big to clean this way I can't lift it to rinse out, is there a way to clean it. It 100 gallons.

    • @cate9059
      @cate9059 3 года назад

      Exactly what I want to know too... all these cleaning videos are with small tanks!

  • @chrisc7566
    @chrisc7566 3 года назад

    Lemon juice has a lower PH. Also ppl are using Bar Keepers cleaner that makes tank look brand spanking new

  • @MrTedrow
    @MrTedrow 2 года назад

    my 50 gl is still bad

  • @colbyhertle5743
    @colbyhertle5743 5 лет назад +1

    What do you do when this doesn't work? I've let straight white vinegar sit overnight while the tank was on its side so that it covered the whole side. Didn't seem to touch it. I've now tried Bartender's Secret, fine grit sandpaper (1000, 3000, 5000), and combos of the sandpaper with each. Now I've tried straight muriatic acid with the 55 gal tank on its side and let it sit overnight. Even used the 3000 grit in it with the acid (using gloves of course). Still not clean. It is outside. I understand about the fumes. Need some help before I give up and call this used find a loss.

    • @zekethefishgeek8690
      @zekethefishgeek8690 3 года назад

      Polish it with glass polish. Has grit in it like toothpaste does...

  • @jordandlugosch3995
    @jordandlugosch3995 4 года назад

    Tartaric acid

  • @WindWipper
    @WindWipper 4 года назад

    Why does it have to be Apple Cider Vinegar? That's more expensive than White. I tried White Vinegar and that didn't work to clean my 20 gal hard water stains however. I have very hard water.

    • @zekethefishgeek8690
      @zekethefishgeek8690 3 года назад +1

      Didn't work cause you cheaped out on 💰 for apple cider vinegar...

  • @patrickkimbrell8873
    @patrickkimbrell8873 6 лет назад +1

    Pressure washer

  • @corynelson6392
    @corynelson6392 4 года назад

    so I need to get the apple cider vinegar instead of the regular one

  • @KL-hc7se
    @KL-hc7se 4 года назад +1

    This video ia for lazy people XD No elbow grease XD....

  • @underconstructiontyous3064
    @underconstructiontyous3064 2 года назад

    This DID NOT work. My tank still has stains!!

  • @bunyut_fishing
    @bunyut_fishing 3 года назад

    Good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good

  • @AquaLady153
    @AquaLady153 4 года назад

    Barkeeper's friend too