What is the safest thing to clean the outside of a fish tank with?

I have both a marine and freshwater aquarium and I generally start with wet paper towels (water) and follow up with a paper towel that I sprayed (away from the tank) with Windex. Haven't had any issues. For the tank hoods, I'll take them to the bath tub and scrub them off (algae and salt build up).

No reason in the world why you couldn't use Windex. Just be careful when you spray it, keep the spray angled down. Or even safer, spray the Windex onto a paper towel away from the tank.

You can also get excellent results with very pure water. R/O water has been known to clean very old glass that commercial glass cleaners can't touch. Don't have an R/O unit? Don't despair - it's as close as the nearest bottle of Aquafina drinking water.

Try just a damp piece of newspaper, then wipe it down with a dry piece. That will remove most of the smears and marks.

Vinegar is 100% safe, even if you did get some in the tank.

Windex is OK if you are carefull. Dont spray at the tank, spray some on the cloth first, then wipe.

Ian

Windex is fine, vinegar also works. THE MOST IMPORTANT thing to remember is to never directly spray the glass because it may get in the water. Simply spray a towel and wipe the glass clean. I did this all the time when I worked at a pet store.

I've always used windex - but not like alot or anything - and my tank does have a top - but you shuld be fine. If you are really worried tho - you could just use water - or spray the windex on the papertowel, not the glass - and spray it on in another room.

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Yes, you can use Windex, just don't get any inside the tank.

I have had my fish for ten years. I've always used vinger and water. Windex also makes a vinger mixture now too. Besides it being safe for your fish...it's earth friendly!

i also recomend windex and i use newspaper with it its fine with most stuff as long as none can get in the water

If you want to be really safe just use a wet rag. Dry with old newspaper.