This is a pic of the top framework of my new (read used) aquarium. It's dark brown plastic framework that's been aged somehow that now makes it looks it scuffed and rough. Does anyone have a suggestion as to how I can make this look new again, that's favorable to fish living in this thing later down the road? I'm thinking a coat of maybe polyurethane would make it look better, but I'm def open to other options.

Thanks. I'm all ears.

Mine all look that way for the most part...if that is the center brace on the tanks. With lights and glass canopies on top of it, I never see them.

I have no idea if it would be safe for the fish but you could try a cleaner car wax. You know one that is suppose to remove embedded dirt and oxidation.

DLH

there is a thread from today titled "removeing scratchs from plexiglass" that might help you, but there maybe a simpler solution. Polyurathane isnt very flexible so it may crack and peel eventually,the wax isnt a bad idea as long as it doesnt harm fish, i would look for maybe a unscented candle wax, car wax might have alot of chemicals in it. or maybe just paint over it? like jrman says though you will hardly see that with cover and lights.

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