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kj fishy-finn Big Fish Posts: 385 Kudos: 200 Registered: 21-Jan-2004	In my acrylic tank green spots of what I am guessing are algae have appeared all over the sides of the tank. I tried scrubbing it off with a washcloth, but it wouldnt come off very easily. Is there any way to get rid of it quickly and easily? kj fishy-finn <*)))>< 20 Gallon Album 5 Gallon Album
Posted 23-Mar-2009 01:54
superlion Mega Fish Posts: 1246 Kudos: 673 Votes: 339 Registered: 27-Sep-2003	If you have a plastic scraper or old credit card/ID you may be able to scrape it off easier. That stuff's still not very easy to get off, I know I make my arms sore working on it with our 60 gallon tank. ><>
Posted 23-Mar-2009 02:37
keithgh Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 6371 Kudos: 6918 Votes: 1542 Registered: 26-Apr-2003	That is a problem with acrylic tanks you have to be extremely careful when removing any thing from the surfaces. I have seen Frank mention Credit Cards more than once so that must be the best way to go. *Have a look in [link=My Profile] http://www.fishprofiles.com/forums/member.aspx?id=1935[/link] for my tank info* Look here for my Betta 11Gal Desktop & Placidity 5ft Community Tank Photos Keith Near enough is not good enough, therefore good enough is not near enough, and only your best will do. I VOTE DO YOU if not WHY NOT? VOTE NOW VOTE NOW
Posted 23-Mar-2009 02:57
Kellyjhw Big Fish My bubble... Posts: 405 Kudos: 217 Votes: 471 Registered: 22-Nov-2008	Oh, Frank told me about using old credit cards a few months ago... I swear by it. I have a glass tank with lots of scratches in it. I get beard algae and slime all over my glass and in every scratch. I get out a card from the trash mail (credit card solicitations) and go to work. The tank is soooo clear afterward. But you do get hand cramps by the second side. Especially if you have carpal tunnel. TTFN --->Ta-Ta-For-Now Kelly ;o}
Posted 23-Mar-2009 04:14
Krash7172 Hobbyist Posts: 129 Kudos: 47 Votes: 3 Registered: 28-Nov-2007	I like the credit card idea. Free I use a plastic Tetra scraper. It's kinda like a credit card on a handle but with two edges (push and pull). It also has a head for holding the "stay clean" wipes which supposedly retard algae growth for a month. I never tried the wipes. Anyway, you can get these for $10. http://www.tetra-fish.com/sites/tetrafish/catalog/productdetail.aspx?id=1276&cid=1956
Posted 23-Mar-2009 19:36
Mez Ultimate Fish Guru Asian Hardfeather Enthusiast Posts: 3300 Votes: 162 Registered: 23-Feb-2001	Buy an algea scrubber from your LFS. the type with the long thin handle, and a square head. Attatch a razor blade to the head. No scratches, and very clean!
Posted 28-Mar-2009 01:12
kj fishy-finn Big Fish Posts: 385 Kudos: 200 Registered: 21-Jan-2004	What if I were to add an Oto or other small algae eating fish? Do apple snails eat algae? kj fishy-finn <*)))>< 20 Gallon Album 5 Gallon Album
Posted 30-Mar-2009 02:32
Optimusprime Small Fry Posts: 11 Kudos: 5 Votes: 6 Registered: 23-Oct-2007	I have a Chinese algae eater in my tank and he keeps it pretty clean that and moving the tank to a new location in the house made all the difference in the world. "All water has a perfect memory and is forever trying to get back to where it was." Toni Morrison. CHECK MY PROFILE FOR PICTURES.
Posted 01-Apr-2009 03:07
keithgh Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 6371 Kudos: 6918 Votes: 1542 Registered: 26-Apr-2003	Chinese algae eater Be warned once he gets bigger algae will not be enough they love attacking other fish as well. SAEs are far better unless you have Angles. *Have a look in [link=My Profile] http://www.fishprofiles.com/forums/member.aspx?id=1935[/link] for my tank info* Look here for my Betta 11Gal Desktop & Placidity 5ft Community Tank Photos Keith Near enough is not good enough, therefore good enough is not near enough, and only your best will do. I VOTE DO YOU if not WHY NOT? VOTE NOW VOTE NOW
Posted 01-Apr-2009 04:45


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