Credit Cards

[Aces11]

I have green spot algae and I am finding out that it takes a lot of elbow grease to remove it. I keep reading that credit cards get it off easily. Will they scratch the tank? Also does it have to be a credit card or can I use an old school id or something?

 

[severum mama]

It doesn't have to be a credit card. A student ID will work- I used mine for years. LOL.

A razor blade is easier to use for scraping and won't scratch the tank if you are careful. Just go slow.

 

[Aces11]

It doesn't have to be a credit card. A student ID will work- I used mine for years. LOL.

A razor blade is easier to use for scraping and won't scratch the tank if you are careful. Just go slow.

Thanks an id won't scratch though right?

 

[DragonFish71]

Just be careful you don't cut the seal, but no, a razor blade won't scratch.

 

[aqua_chem]

Subway cards work well too.

 

[Aces11]

My school ID worked nicely thanks everyone!

 

[mfdrookie516]

Toilet brushes work well too... and with a long handle, don't require you getting your hands wet. Not that any of us are afraid of water or anything, just a convenience if you're eating dinner and have OCD requiring you to get up, brush the tank, then finish dinner.

 

[FishEggs]

I am glad you didnt scratch your tank. You didnt specify whether it was an acrylic tank or glass tank. some things will scratch acrylic tanks but not glass.

 

[Aspencer]

I just tried the credit card and it really works great. I used to use the stiff sponge to scurb but a credit card card works better!

 

[Aces11]

I am glad you didnt scratch your tank. You didnt specify whether it was an acrylic tank or glass tank. some things will scratch acrylic tanks but not glass.

I'm not really sure whether it's glass or acrylic but I didn't see any visible scratches.

 

[DragonFish71]

Toilet brushes work well too... and with a long handle, don't require you getting your hands wet. Not that any of us are afraid of water or anything, just a convenience if you're eating dinner and have OCD requiring you to get up, brush the tank, then finish dinner.

I thought I was the only person who had this problem.

But hmmm, toilet brush, interesting idea.

 

[FishEggs]

I thought I was the only person who had this problem.

But hmmm, toilet brush, interesting idea.

Just don't use the one you already have for the toilet in your tank

 

[severum mama]

Does it have silicone seals?

 

[Aces11]

Does it have silicone seals?

Yes i believe so. Does that mean it's glass or acrylic?

 

[DragonFish71]

Just don't use the one you already have for the toilet in your tank

Aw comeon, don't think Tidy Bowl would help kill off the algae?