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Old 10-07-2003, 03:46 AM
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How often does everyone wipe the algae off the front glass of their tanks?
I need to clean mine daily lately. How 'bout you??
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Old 10-07-2003, 03:58 AM
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My old tank (90g 18" wide) was about every day to keep it spotless.

In the new tank(230g 24" wide) it's about every 2 to 3 days before it gets like the 90 was.
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Old 10-07-2003, 04:03 AM
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Thanks Jon.

I notice lots of views, only one answer. We have a lot of members without tanks??
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Every second day. Every week or so I attack the buildup around the sand and silicone, and it takes a lot of work to get that stuff off.
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Every day the front, every other day the sides.. and just last week I did the back for the first time in about 3 months.. That was nasty...

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every day if I want to see what is going on in my tank. I think I am going to have to fire some of my cleaning crew and hire some new guys, cos somebody ain't pulling their weight
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Old 10-07-2003, 04:20 AM
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Every 2-3 days with a razor blade. Or less, if I want to give the blennie a crack at some thicker stuff.
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Every second day or so. I like to let a bit build up on the glass to get the blennies out to the front of the tank to nip it off. Plus they leave cute little kisses (awww ). I clean more often when people are coming over or I'm taking pictures.
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Old 10-07-2003, 04:21 AM
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i dont really have a set time frame when i clean the glass. it get pretty dirty after a few days. so when i cant see the fishes anymore i clean it i am glad i bought that mag float. when i first heard the price i was omg, best 50 bucks i spend well other than my tongs. without them i would have to go swimming to reach the bottom of my fish only tank
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