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Any one know of an easy way to remove the calcium deposit on tanks? I haven't been able to figure it out and they're really bugging me.

I empty the tank, let it dry, and scrape with a razor blade... Takes a lot of work, sometimes scratches the glass, and you have to have somewhere to put your turtle for a bit. You might be able to get some CLR or other cleaning product then dilute it quite a bit and just make sure to rinse the tank out VERY, VERY, VERY well before re-filling it... I personally don't use chemicals though for fear of killing the critters. You could also use spring water purchased from a grocery store to fill the tank and avoid the deposits all together but that might get expensive after a bit with all of the water changes and what not. I'd be interested to hear what other people have to say on the subject as well...
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0.1.0 Colombian Red-tailed Boa (100% Het. for albino)
0.0.3 Western Hognose Snakes
0.1.1 Plains Garter Snakes
1.0.0 Red-sided Garter Snake
1.2.0 Barred Tiger Salamanders
0.0.1 Red-eared Slider
0.0.1 Common Snapping Turtle

I use vinegar let it soak for about 20 min then rube with a sponge. I then rinse well with water.

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I used vinegar for the first time today and it works great. Turn your aquarium on its side (if you can) and add just enough to cover glass, let it sit for 10 minutes or so, then scrub. Do NOT use LIMEAWAY, I tried that too. Within minutes two minnows i had in the aquarium died, so I got my turtles out of there and started all over with vinegar. I didnt know i had any until I brought it up to my wife. Vinegar=Good Chemicals=Bad