rainmkr07 Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 How to Clean 3g Deco Kit Tank w/o Scratching it? I was thinking a soft bristle toothbrush would be ok? I think the mag floats are bad, because they get sand in them that scratches the acrylic easily... is there anyway to keep a deco clean and not scratched? Link to comment
Lalani Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 Toothbrush would scratch it probably. I found that using the edge of an old plastic drivers license or credit card works well on acrylic. Just don't let it pick up sand. Link to comment
plainrt Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 the tom kits are a cheap plastic that is a real pain to clean.I have yet to figure out good way.Best thing i found is old piece of blue filter floss to scrub sides Link to comment
MitchReef Posted December 22, 2008 Share Posted December 22, 2008 That is exactly why mine became my QT...I found it impossible to deal with...I suggest looking into a little glass or acrylic tank and then use the parts from the Deco...It's really a crappy little tank....Unfortunately.... Link to comment
travisurfer Posted December 22, 2008 Share Posted December 22, 2008 Current USA Bettacube is an excellent glass pico tank. Link to comment
Kidreef Posted December 22, 2008 Share Posted December 22, 2008 I would just use a folded up piece of good quality paper towel. Link to comment
MitchReef Posted December 22, 2008 Share Posted December 22, 2008 I replaced mine with a little Azoo 2 gallon.... Link to comment
freddy4130 Posted December 22, 2008 Share Posted December 22, 2008 If you have a metal five gallon bucket, you could fill it with junk, set it on fire and place the Tom tank in it. That would clean it once and for all. Just kidding. I clean my pico with a piece of glass cleaning scrubber sponge that is attatched to a pair of chopsticks via a rubber band. It works like a champ. Link to comment
rainmkr07 Posted December 22, 2008 Author Share Posted December 22, 2008 Current USA Bettacube is an excellent glass pico tank. I saw one of these today, it was nice. Not sure how I'd light it / filter it though. Just an aquaclear HOB? I also saw a 2.5g AGA for the first time. It was nice, the silicone was sloppy on the sides though, and I'm afraid I'd scratch the tank trying to clean it up w/ a razor blade. I am considering trading the deco kit in for a pico, but, the deco is so much more stock ready (better light, better filter, and has a lid). The pico is going to cost a buttload to get up and running optimally, the light is $100, lid is $40, hob filter is $50, etc etc. I just wish I could run the deco stock, and not scratch it... I've never had acrylic and everyone basically makes it sound impossible NOT to scratch??? Link to comment
ash71089 Posted December 22, 2008 Share Posted December 22, 2008 But at the same time, when you get all of those things for the pico, it will be a better setup than the deco. Link to comment
cuboy Posted December 22, 2008 Share Posted December 22, 2008 you can setup a 5.5g $50 for a great light @ dr fns, 23 for a good hob filter @ dr fns, 5.5 g at petco for $10 Link to comment
travisurfer Posted December 23, 2008 Share Posted December 23, 2008 I saw one of these today, it was nice. Not sure how I'd light it / filter it though. Just an aquaclear HOB? I also saw a 2.5g AGA for the first time. It was nice, the silicone was sloppy on the sides though, and I'm afraid I'd scratch the tank trying to clean it up w/ a razor blade. I am considering trading the deco kit in for a pico, but, the deco is so much more stock ready (better light, better filter, and has a lid). The pico is going to cost a buttload to get up and running optimally, the light is $100, lid is $40, hob filter is $50, etc etc. I just wish I could run the deco stock, and not scratch it... I've never had acrylic and everyone basically makes it sound impossible NOT to scratch??? For my bettacube, I got: -Whisper 10 Powerfilter -50w Heater(25w is plenty) -Desk light from lowes -50/50 screw in bulb Everything is relatively cheap so it really isn't that difficult. Link to comment
rainmkr07 Posted December 23, 2008 Author Share Posted December 23, 2008 you can setup a 5.5g $50 for a great light @ dr fns, 23 for a good hob filter @ dr fns, 5.5 g at petco for $10 What $23 hob is that? I thought everyone went with a modded aquaclear 70? how good is a picotope or the betta cube, with just a hob power filter with no fuge mod? Link to comment
ash71089 Posted December 23, 2008 Share Posted December 23, 2008 You could do the 5.5 gallon AIO and not even need a HOB filter Link to comment
AcroporaLokani Posted December 23, 2008 Share Posted December 23, 2008 What $23 hob is that? I thought everyone went with a modded aquaclear 70? how good is a picotope or the betta cube, with just a hob power filter with no fuge mod? I have looked at the beta cube at petsmart a few times and it looks very well built (As far as little glass boxes go). It did have nice beveled glass edges and the silicone was very neat and not sloppy. And yes a pico can and will run just fine without a fuge. Water changes in a small tank will out do any fuge simply because you could do a weekly 25%-50% water change and take care of any problems with a gallon or two of water. As for cleaning the acrylic I would say try just simple white filter floss, It is very soft and cheap. Just make sure no sand gets stuck in it. Link to comment
SmittyCoco Posted December 27, 2008 Share Posted December 27, 2008 I have had atom's 3 gallon deco running for almost a year. Stock lighting and I turned the filter into a fuge. I bought a rio-nano skimmer for filtration. Not great but it works. For cleaning the (plastic) I used a soft tooh brush and never had a problem. I gave up though and just let it go I view from the top. My snails do a good enough job of keeping it clean. A little messy . but dosn't bother me. Link to comment
AcroporaLokani Posted December 28, 2008 Share Posted December 28, 2008 A little messy . but dosn't bother me. Nice tank! Link to comment
noirsphynx Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 I just bought one of these little tanks and along with it I purchased the Tom Quik Scrape Link to comment
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