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	Algea on the glass...
Rob1619 Fish Addict Posts: 763 Kudos: 619 Votes: 626 Registered: 01-Sep-2004	I have some algea on the glass and tried to remove it with the magnet scraper....but it doesn't help at all.The algea is really stuck on the glass.The only way i see it is to take a clean piece of cloth or something and start to clean it by hand Robby I know human beings and fish can co-exist peacefully.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:56
PJ Big Fish Posts: 492 Kudos: 427 Votes: 326 Registered: 19-Aug-2004	yeah I use those sponges with the hard bit on one side. I find them alot better (and cheaper ) than my magnets because they're good for getting rid of tough algea that my magnet scraper can't seem to remove.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:56
Rob1619 Fish Addict Posts: 763 Kudos: 619 Votes: 626 Registered: 01-Sep-2004	You are using the hard side of the spounge...whan't that make small scratches on your glass.. I think i will use the softer side I know human beings and fish can co-exist peacefully.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:56
LITTLE_FISH *** Little Fish *** Master of Something Posts: 7303 Kudos: 1997 Votes: 670 Registered: 20-May-2005	Robby, If the algae is in the form of small green spots then this is actually a sign that your tank is healthy. I wipe mine off with an algae pad for glass tanks. Ingo Proud Member of the New Jersey Aquatic Gardeners Club
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:56
aussiebloke Fish Addict Posts: 727 Kudos: 851 Votes: 12 Registered: 31-Aug-2003	I use a protractor. I just scrape it off, works like a charm. It does take a while though. Matt
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:56
Rob1619 Fish Addict Posts: 763 Kudos: 619 Votes: 626 Registered: 01-Sep-2004	Yes Little_Fish...thats what i have...small green spots. The magnet scraper want do at all...i will get one of those algea pads then Robby Last edited by Robby1619 at 13-Sep-2005 07:46 I know human beings and fish can co-exist peacefully.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:56
PJ Big Fish Posts: 492 Kudos: 427 Votes: 326 Registered: 19-Aug-2004	no it doesn't scratch the glass. Because it's not steel, it's just like hard sponge. It's worth a try.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:56
Light_Bright Moderator Posts: 1156 Kudos: 1403 Votes: 351 Registered: 16-Jan-2002	I use an old credit card. Scrapes it right off. ___________________________________________ If at first you DO succeed, try not to look astonished.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:56
BM Fish Master Posts: 1436 Kudos: 239 Votes: 127 Registered: 24-Aug-2000	I have a long handles scraper- it has a rough sponge on one side and a squegee on the other- works great- no wet hands http://www.fishprofiles.com/site/aquarank.aspx
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:56
FRANK Moderator Posts: 5108 Kudos: 5263 Votes: 1690 Registered: 28-Dec-2002	Hi, I've been using a safety razor blade to clean my tanks for over 40 years and I have yet to scratch the glass. Use caution (don't cut yourself) and only enough pressure to remove the algae. Don't try this on plastic tanks though. Frank -->>> The Confidence of Amateurs, is the Envy of Professionals <<<--
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:56
goldfishgeek Fish Addict Posts: 667 Kudos: 412 Votes: 38 Registered: 27-Oct-2003	I am with Lindy on this - a credit Card works so well, it is fairly quick, the sponge did scratch my glass and my magnet thing is kinda useless, only fun to have the guppies chase it. GFG _______________________________________ Never be bullied into silence. Never allow yourself to be made a victim. Accept no one's definition of your life; define yourself. Harvey S. Firestone
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:56


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