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	Best Way to Clean Algae
MikeDawg Hobbyist Posts: 78 Kudos: 207 Votes: 3 Registered: 20-Apr-2004	What is the best method for cleaning algae off of a glass aquarium (besides algae eating fish/snails)? I know some people use sponges, some people use the algae scrub pads/mits, some people use magnets, and some people use chemicals. What is your preferred way to clean algae from your tank? I could probably do algae mits or scrub pads when I do my weekly water change. The magnets would be super easy cleaning any time I want, with minimal mess, but do they work well? What do you guys think?
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:19
jasonpisani Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 5553 Kudos: 7215 Votes: 1024 Registered: 24-Feb-2003	I just use a floating magnet. http://www.flickr.com/photos/corydoras/ Member of the Malta Aquarist Society - 1970. http://www.maltaaquarist.com
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:19
MikeDawg Hobbyist Posts: 78 Kudos: 207 Votes: 3 Registered: 20-Apr-2004	Do floating magnets work good?
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:19
JTF Enthusiast Posts: 245 Registered: 16-May-2004	Just a regular algae brush.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:19
jasonpisani Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 5553 Kudos: 7215 Votes: 1024 Registered: 24-Feb-2003	Yes, floating magnets do a great job & the most important thing is that they......... float http://www.flickr.com/photos/corydoras/ Member of the Malta Aquarist Society - 1970. http://www.maltaaquarist.com
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:19
Dougp Small Fry Posts: 4 Kudos: 9 Votes: 0 Registered: 25-Oct-2003	a white credit card
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Light_Bright Moderator Posts: 1156 Kudos: 1403 Votes: 351 Registered: 16-Jan-2002	I use just a cheap, plain, plastic pot scrubber (New and not the ones with detergent added) ___________________________________________ If at first you DO succeed, try not to look astonished.
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FRANK Moderator Posts: 5108 Kudos: 5263 Votes: 1690 Registered: 28-Dec-2002	Hi, I have glass tanks, and use a safety razor blade. Frank -->>> The Confidence of Amateurs, is the Envy of Professionals <<<--
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:19
LMuha Mega Fish Posts: 908 Kudos: 1144 Votes: 183 Registered: 17-Mar-2003	I've used both brushes and floating magnets ... I find the magnet to be a lot easier. (That was all before I got my pleco. Since you said not to tell you to get an algae eater, I won't -- but the pleco solved my algae problem quite literally overnight ...)
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:19
Tammy Ultimate Fish Guru Tag what? Posts: 3265 Kudos: 811 Votes: 46 Registered: 08-Aug-2000	I'm like Frank, I like using the razor. You probably should try and evaluate why you are having issues with algae.
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