corraline algae

[CCMA]

Hello Everyone,

I have a fair amount of corraline algae growing in spots on the front of my tank which I haven't been able to remove with a magfloat or a toothbrush. The tank is acrylic so I am worried about using something that will scratch the surface. Any suggestions?

 

[Innovator]

Pro Scraper blade would be easiest as long as the blade doesn't have any notches or worn areas on it; otherwise, good old acrylic pad and elbow grease

 

[Ziggy953]

I agree with Innovator. Another thing that will help prevent growth is to clean the glass on a daily basis with a good magnet. This keeps the build up and growth from taking hold. I try and run my magnets over my tank 2 times a day just to keep from having that issue.

 

[Patroklos]

What do you mean by magnet? Like an actual "sticks to metal" magnet?

 

[pat8you]

magnets like these.

Mag Float Aquarium Mag Float Aquarium Cleaner

 

[CCMA]

Thanks guys, I will give the scraper and acrylic pad a try.

 

[austinsdad]

There are scrapers specifically for glass and those for acrylic.

 

[Patroklos]

magnets like these.

Wow, what a brilliant idea!