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	algae eaters and dried algae
johnnylaw1984 Enthusiast Posts: 158 Kudos: 168 Votes: 19 Registered: 27-Sep-2004	ive tried almost every remedy to get rid of algae that has been dried and caked onto the corners of an aquarium that i bought used at a thrift store. my question is if i fill the aquarium and go about stocking it properly, will ottos, snails, or even a pleco eat the once dried algae. i figure if the algae gets wet again, will the fish eat it and save me another headache. im really at my ropes end with trying to get rid of this algae. any info would be great. thanks john
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:52
Callatya Moderator The girl's got crabs! Posts: 9662 Kudos: 5261 Registered: 16-Sep-2001	Unlikely, although its possible. Have you tried soaking and then using a razor blade to lift the algae? Or i suppose even bleaching might help loosen its hold. For animals, the entire universe has been neatly divided into things to (a) mate with, (b) eat, (c) run away from, and (d) rocks. - Terry Pratchett
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:52
johnnylaw1984 Enthusiast Posts: 158 Kudos: 168 Votes: 19 Registered: 27-Sep-2004	ive tried using a mild bleach solution, this seemes to work the best, i have scraped, scrubbed, and even rubbed the algae off of the tank. it is about 99% off. i am satisfied. thank you for you help.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:52


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