Stubborn Algae

[GirlyGirl101]

Hello! I posted not long ago about red cyano and I resolvedthat problem but apparently it's been a while since I really cleaned the algae off the glass. Green algae. I try to stay on top of it, welol now I have a problem. I tried today with my mag float and that did nothing. I tried again with a good old fashioned scrubber and some elbow grease, still nothing. It seems nothing takes it off. You can only see it if you look at the glass from behind it. You have to stand on the side of the aquarium and look at the front glass through the water. If that makes any sense. I tried to get a pic but it didn't work. My cuc isn't working on it either. What should I do? Thank you so much!

 

[DianaKay]

I'm thinking you are talking about FILM algae on the aquarium walls (glass)?
There are some glass scrapers that use razor blades....You may need to use one of that type occasionally. All kinds of algae can be expected in immature tanks.
If you worry about it, check your nitrates & phosphate levels....make sure you are religious with weekly 10% WC's to keep your parameters good.

 

[DaveK]

Some algaes are very hard, especially the corralling algaes. If your tank is glass, use a metal blade scraper. Here is one example (offsite) - http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=3578+3728+3764+24538&pcatid=24538 If you have a plastic tank, you must use a plastic blade scraper to avoid scratching the glass.

On a glass tank you can also use steel wool. use a small piece about a 0 grade. Because it will easily rust, this is a one time use product. Once your done cleaning the glass, discard that piece.

Be sure to get plain steel wool, with no soap or anything else in it.

 

[bazmackem]

I use an old credit card!!

 

[GirlyGirl101]

I use an old credit card!!

I like that idea! Cheap, coincidentally

 

[bazmackem]

Yup!! Actually presently using an old leisure centre card!!

 

[Mandy11]

I vote credit card too. Won't scratch. I wouldn't use/try steel wool on any glass or acrylic tank !!! Usually the film angry is easy to get off its very strange ?

 

[GirlyGirl101]

I vote credit card too. Won't scratch. I wouldn't use/try steel wool on any glass or acrylic tank !!! Usually the film angry is easy to get off its very strange ?

Well ill get in there before my foxface gets released from solitary confinement, (ich).
He's a little testy.

 

[PSU4ME]

I use the flipper magnet, works great on anything and it never damaged my starphire glass. Could be an option.

 

[Oxylebius]

This is what I have: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0006JM0K8/?tag=reefsanc-20

I use the metal blade on my glass tank for the toughest encrusting algae.

My mag-float gets the weekly film off easily enough.

 

[nanoreefing4fun]

from time to time, I use the
Kent Marine Pro-Scraper

works great