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	removing algae from texas holey rock
TakyWaky Fingerling Posts: 28 Kudos: 29 Votes: 0 Registered: 19-Aug-2003	Hi all. I can't find a method to be able to remove this brown algae off my texas holey rock. It easily comes off the glass with a magnet cleaner but the rocks are too bumpy and irregular shaped to do that or use a scrub brush. Is there any chemicals or anything like that I put on the rocks (after taking them out of the tank of course) that could restore their pristine white color. Thanks in advance for any replies.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:53
sirbooks Moderator Sociopath Posts: 3875 Kudos: 5164 Votes: 932 Registered: 26-Jul-2004	Well, I find that the best way to remove algae from anything is with an algae eater... And when he gets to Heaven, to Saint Peter he will tell: "One more Marine reporting, Sir! I've served my time in Hell."
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:53
girlunderrainbow Big Fish Posts: 323 Kudos: 230 Votes: 0 Registered: 22-Aug-2003	Not sure about "Texas" holey rock..but I'm in Texas..and have alot of holey rock in my tanks.. Ottos are great for getting the algae off
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:53
mimo Hobbyist Posts: 50 Kudos: 54 Votes: 5 Registered: 16-Aug-2004	chinese algae eaters love brown algae but be carefull they can get aggressive check compatibility.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:53
just beginning Moderator Literature Nerd Posts: 1879 Kudos: 1380 Votes: 198 Registered: 17-Dec-2000	You could use a toothbrush to get into the smaller holes, but it will take a bit of work! I don't think chemicals are a good idea. If you're going to go to the trouble of taking them out of the tank, it shouldn't be too hard to remove the algae manually. The only way to get rid of a temptation is to yield to it. - Oscar Wilde
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:53
gauntlet Enthusiast Posts: 240 Kudos: 277 Votes: 8 Registered: 21-Jan-2004	You could tkae the rocks out once a week or month and pressure wash them. Or try leaveing them out in the sun for a day.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:53


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