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jess128 06-21-2005 10:38 PM

getting rid of coralline
 
The front of my tank is getting pretty covered in coralline algae. I got a regular green scrubber thing that is used for kitchen and bathroom cleaning, but that doesnt seem to get the algae off. What does everyone use?

mr_alberta 06-21-2005 10:41 PM

Razor blade it the best.

muck 06-21-2005 10:45 PM

Second the razor blade.
I always have a wack of them on hand.. :mrgreen:

Bob I 06-21-2005 11:39 PM

Razorblades for sure. For all you Lee Valley fans. They sell six colorful plastic holders with blades included for $3.50. :biggrin:

Gools 06-22-2005 12:09 AM

I bought the hagen scrapper for $6, at my pet store with a long handle. But the edges of the blades are rounded, so you don't scratch the glass on your tank, which I found is very easy to do with regular razor blades if not done very carefully

Invigor 06-22-2005 02:29 AM

can't go wrong with a razor blade

just be sure to rinse it with fresh water and dry it, otherwise it'll make for a short lifetime of your raz0r.

jess128 06-22-2005 09:32 PM

Thanks for the idea everyone, I got a razor blade today and went to it. Worked like a charm although it did take quite a while. Thanks!

mark 06-23-2005 03:57 AM

Careful with that green kitchen scrubber.

Used one on my glass tank on the side looked okay (didn't appear to scratch) so did the front. After a couple weeks started to notice some fine scratches.

doch 06-24-2005 06:42 AM

Pick up a piece of dowling from the hardware store and cut an angled slot in it to fit the razor blade... makes it easier to get at hard to reach spots... plus, you get to keep your hands out of the tank.... my anemone doesn't like my hands!!!!


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