Quick advice on removing algae on glass

[Noviceafter2yea]

I have an established 20 gallon. I am about to do a large water change and would like to remove the algae from the glass. It is not a plated tank.

My black mystery snail has been ineffective as it rarely emerges from its shell. I moved it to a different tank because he was getting stuck in a bounce around cycle from the filter water return.

Can I use an unused filter pad with no carbon?

I would like to do it ASAP without having to buy an algae scraper.

A quick response would be so appreciated.

Thanks.

 

[CoronaBlue]

I just use scrubber pads from supermarket (nylon ones). Just make sure it doesn't have soap or treatment ore packaged on it. A lot cheaper than buying an algae scrapper.

 

[SFAquariums1]

Agree with the above poster, I use "chore boys" they're yellow. Grab a couple of otocinclus they're great with algea and stay small


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[Oscars]

Nothing special is needed. Any soft scrubber will do or cheap cloth. Scrub it with the tank water. If you have hard water buildup, that's a different story.