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	Green Algae on Glass
bolo00911 Small Fry Posts: 5 Kudos: 2 Votes: 1 Registered: 24-Mar-2006	I am completely revamping my 40-gallon tank. I have a lot of green algae stuck to the glass. I tried using a razor blade but it would only scrape off some of the green algae. Part of the glass still remains to be green. I don't want to start on anything with the green algae still on the glass. What is a good way to scrape it off? Should I wait for the algae to dry up and then start scraping it off the glass? Please help, Thanks.
Posted 13-Jun-2006 02:27
FRANK Moderator Posts: 5108 Kudos: 5263 Votes: 1690 Registered: 28-Dec-2002	Hi, I gather that the algae is stuck to the glass because the water had evaportated, or was drained off to below the algae and it dried. You can use a safety razor, or fill the tank to the brim with water and allow it to sit for a day or so and then scrape it with the razor blade or try a plastic scrubby on it. Frank -->>> The Confidence of Amateurs, is the Envy of Professionals <<<--
Posted 13-Jun-2006 04:22
bolo00911 Small Fry Posts: 5 Kudos: 2 Votes: 1 Registered: 24-Mar-2006	Thanks a lot, I'll be sure to do that.
Posted 13-Jun-2006 04:40
sham Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 3369 Kudos: 2782 Votes: 98 Registered: 21-Apr-2004	I used a wallpaper scraper that has a razor blade with a handle attached and tons of vinegar. I scraped as much as I could with the razor then scrubbed with a vinegar soaked paper towel. Finally I went over with a microfiber cloth and managed to remove it completely. The tank looks just like when I bought it.
Posted 13-Jun-2006 09:51
pizpot Big Fish Posts: 382 Kudos: 82 Votes: 1 Registered: 01-Oct-2002	I got rid of my algae and now have bacteria (blue green algae) instead. Algae is much better any day, don't complain. At least it is not toxic.
Posted 13-Jun-2006 23:12


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