how to clean drop checker

mcaquatic · 02-25-2013, 12:23 AM

My drop checker has a light growth of algae in it. How do you guys recommend cleaning this out? I was thinking a hydrogen peroxide or bleach soak. Thanks

HD Blazingwolf · 02-25-2013, 12:28 AM

Either works fine

mcaquatic · 02-25-2013, 03:01 AM

great I have bleach on hand so that makes the decision easy

**oldpunk78** · 02-25-2013, 04:03 AM

I usually just hit mine up with a magic eraser when I'm cleaning the glass.

**antbug** · 02-25-2013, 04:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oldpunk78

I usually just hit mine up with a magic eraser when I'm cleaning the glass.

This is what I do.

mcaquatic · 02-26-2013, 02:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by antbug

This is what I do.

I need to get it out from inside the glass.

Do you use the magic eraser inside the tank? i have read several debates on this

**oldpunk78** · 02-26-2013, 03:19 AM

Yep, inside the tank and out. Been it this way for over a year now. No issues at all.

**antbug** · 02-26-2013, 04:34 AM

I recently visited the Maui aquarium and a scuba diver was in a tank cleaning it with magic erasers. I buy the Walmart brand. Just get the ones without cleaner in them.

TwoTacoCombo · 02-26-2013, 06:49 AM

You can try boiling it if it's glass. Just let the water return to room temperature before you remove it. Rubbing alcohol and white rice also does a good job of cleaning the inside of glass objects. Just pour it in and shake it till it's clean, then rinse it out well.

mcaquatic · 02-26-2013, 01:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TwoTacoCombo

You can try boiling it if it's glass. Just let the water return to room temperature before you remove it. Rubbing alcohol and white rice also does a good job of cleaning the inside of glass objects. Just pour it in and shake it till it's clean, then rinse it out well.

interesting Thanks

02-25-2013, 12:23 AM	#1
mcaquatic Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (2/100%) Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Hoboken, NJ Posts: 664	how to clean drop checker My drop checker has a light growth of algae in it. How do you guys recommend cleaning this out? I was thinking a hydrogen peroxide or bleach soak. Thanks

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HD Blazingwolf Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (8/100%) Join Date: May 2011 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 4,736	Either works fine __________________ Sump Pimp #7 75G Rainbowfish Journal

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oldpunk78 newbie (View User Tanks) PTrader: (102/100%) Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Redding, CA Posts: 4,423	I usually just hit mine up with a magic eraser when I'm cleaning the glass. __________________

02-26-2013, 03:19 AM	#7
oldpunk78 newbie (View User Tanks) PTrader: (102/100%) Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Redding, CA Posts: 4,423	Yep, inside the tank and out. Been it this way for over a year now. No issues at all. __________________

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antbug I kill weeds! (View User Tanks) PTrader: (37/100%) Join Date: May 2010 Location: Sacramento, Ca Posts: 1,875	how to clean drop checker I recently visited the Maui aquarium and a scuba diver was in a tank cleaning it with magic erasers. I buy the Walmart brand. Just get the ones without cleaner in them. __________________ ADA mini L - ADA 120p ___________________

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mcaquatic Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (2/100%) Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Hoboken, NJ Posts: 664	great I have bleach on hand so that makes the decision easy

02-26-2013, 06:49 AM	#9
TwoTacoCombo Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (12/100%) Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 383	You can try boiling it if it's glass. Just let the water return to room temperature before you remove it. Rubbing alcohol and white rice also does a good job of cleaning the inside of glass objects. Just pour it in and shake it till it's clean, then rinse it out well.

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