Got a stupid question for you guys.

[Droskie20]

I am a week into my cycle, but I can't help to notice that there are smudges on the inside part of the tank, (from before water was added)

Can I stick a new clean rag or new sponge in to whip the glass??

 

[Slimkasey]

Do you have a glass scraper or Magnet scraper/cleaner? Try and use something that is made for the tank, and hasn't been touched by any soaps.

Ps. Be sure you use a glass scraper on glass, and acrylic on the acrylic, a glass scraper on acrylic will scratch the tank.

 

[Smitty]

Or you could use a credit card or something similar to use as a scraper. I even use a razor blade sometimes (only on glass tank).

 

[SarahSmile]

Try looking up "mag float" on ebay and getting one of those. I have one that is fabric/velcro and I never have to put my hands/arms into the water and you just move it around the glass. It's great. Gets rid of smudges and, trust me, you'll want it soon for algae!

 

[Bifferwine]

You can use a clean paper towel as well, just to wipe off smudges.

 

[Ulta]

For the hard to get stuff on the inside I use a scratch pad, but ONLY use ones that have never seen a chemical. I only trust the ones sold at the pet store sadly because you can't really trust any of the others that weren't sold for aquarium use =/