Will it remove the white, hard water residue in my turtle tank? If not, what does work?!
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Hi JadiNo it won't; use a razorblade scrapper or if your going to wash out the aquarium after then use a Mr. Clean Magic eraser; it will take the hard water stains off guickly. Hope this helps.
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Yea I agree with that previous answer, I was using it for my viquarium maintenance and it did take off the weaker hard water deposits but not the caked on stuff that you really wanna get out you know?
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You cannot use this inside a tank ever. You can't clean inside your tank with your turtles in it except with water.
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Hi Jadi No it won't; use a razorblade scrapper or if your going to wash out the aquarium after then use a Mr. Clean Magic eraser; it will take the hard water stains off guickly. Hope this helps.
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My husband and I dug out a small pond about 3 ft by 3 feet and about 1.5 feet deep.. this filter doesn't do anything.. i dont even have my 2 turtles in it yet and I still can't even see the bottom. I would look elsewhere! or get this and another
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It is primarily for sediment and removal of clorine. I am not sure about how it works on bacterial or other organic items in the water. It does an excellent job of removing the swamp smell we have in the Florida water. Give it a try, you can always send it back.
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I have a Reeves turtle that is considerably smaller than your RES in a 50 gallon tank but filled less than 1/2 way full. This has been the only filter in the tank for almost 3 years and it works great, the water stays very clear. Do remember to change at least half the water and the filter medium at least once a week or the impeller inside the filter can become clogged.
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I use this for my 60 gallon tank with two turtles. It works like a charm. It keeps the water crystal clear and I only need to wash the filter about once a week. I would definitely recommend it! If you have gravel or sand you may need some additional fish to keep things clean on the bottom.
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It is a lot of work to remove old hard water/soap scum residue. It is almost impervious to hot water, and most chemicals (except very harsh acids) because, it's like plastic once its layered on for a long time. One suggestion I got that really worked on ceramic wall tile (I was cleaning up a dirty rental apt), which not involve burning my lungs with acid vapor in a confined shower space, was to simply physically remove the scum with a razor blade paint scraper. It's the ones people use to remove stickers from windows, etc. You can buy them at hardware stores or dollar stores. (Always be careful and remember where your fingers are while working with a razor!). Firmly and steadily shave/scrape down then across the surface of the dry tiles and you will see many layers of soap scum residue come cascading off (like a powder). You can rinse it all down the drain if you like. Then use the steamer to finish off the remaining residue, then maybe use windex to remove all traces of residue. Voila! The next scheduled cleaning with the steamer should be much faster and easier . Tip: After the tile is all squeeky clean and looks as new, try rubbing it with some Turtle Wax to inhibit build-up till the next regular cleaning.
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I've only used it on oil and butter stains, on which it worked VERY well to remove them from my white granite. Water stains? I don't know.
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This item doesn't stop the odor. It sounds like you have a problem with hard water or a calcium buildup in the bottom of your tanks. You need to drain and flush the tank several times to remove the buildup.
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Hi..I doubt this filter will help as it's for sediment ..aka tiny bits of dirt.
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not sure if it will remove hard water spots, but the cleaner and polish seem to prevent the deposits from forming..
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If it it the cleaner that you are asking about I can tell you that it leaves a white film on mine. I don't like it!!
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Aqua Clear 70 would do a good job. The XY-2831 would also be a great supplemental filter to place on the opposite end of the tank to add air and beneficial bacteria to the water. I use both filters and they work very well. Never wash the filters with tap water when cleaning. Use the removed tank water when you do a water change out. This will keep the beneficial bacteria alive in the filter media. Both filters will last for many years...
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No. This filter will only remove debris and sediment. Will not help with hard water scale.
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Depends on the quality of your water. Mine does nothing for me. Guess my water is pretty clean. I have seen video where they collect dark liquid but mine doesn't. I have followed the instructions and mine collects clear water. Not sure I can recommend it. But, it may remove protein from your tank.
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I use to have Tanks from 5 gallons to 55 gallons mostly fish but one of the larger tanks I had a red eared turtle. If I still had those tanks, yes I think this would be Ideal to clean them also.
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I actually had to upgrade to a bigger filter.....but, I like to clean it every 4 to 6 weeks. This usually depends on what you have in the tank, and size of the tank. I have a turtle, so I have to stay on it and keep it clean.
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It works OK, but I had to really clean out the filter before the water cleared up. It did not clear up the tank as claimed (just add to water) in my case.