Harder green/red algae on glass?

Kerchakone · 04-28-2008, 02:51 AM

Is this normal? I have a type of algae or something growing on the glass that is hard to remove with my scraper. I have to go over it quite a few times to get it to come off. It also has a strange textured look to it. It doesn't look or act like the normal algae I used to have growing.

The texture looks almost like mini snails went over it and ate lines through it. I know vagueish and hard to understand. I'll try to get pics. (tried, impossible)

Anyway, what is this stuff!? Is it my tanks version of coralline? It is NOT pretty like other tanks where it puts spots up. I don't like it and it's
hard to get rid of.

JWarren · 04-28-2008, 02:59 AM

Green coraline algea, sounds like. I have it as well as pink, purple and red.

Kerchakone · 04-28-2008, 03:09 AM

As much as i like that my tank is sprouting coralline faster than I can get rid of it I DO NOT like this type. It's green almost exclusively. There's red, yes. But it is not much.

T_kuemmet · 04-28-2008, 07:12 AM

UGH is that what that stuff its ITS A PITA

i get that too towards the bottom of the glass by the gravel! ITs a shame the corraline doesnt know we like to view the tank!

clairewill4 · 04-28-2008, 07:21 AM

use a blade to scrape the glass but be carefull not to scratch the glass

lcstorc · 04-28-2008, 07:53 AM

You can even get an Easy Blade attachment for a mag float, just be careful around the silicone

grinch · 04-29-2008, 03:53 PM

got the green wicked sticky algae too!! can I safely use a blade on acrylic or no-no

Woodstock · 04-29-2008, 03:59 PM

Sounds like a calcium based algae (aka: coralline).
I LOVE my Easy Blade that is attached to my Mag Float. It cuts through it like butter.
Also, my Kent Pro Scraper works fantastic on it.

tbittner · 04-29-2008, 04:24 PM

Mr. Clean Magic Erasers take it right off too. I have glass tanks. I've heard that the erasers will scratch acrylic though.

JWarren · 04-29-2008, 05:02 PM

All my tanks are glass as well and I use razor blades on them. As far as acrylic gose, I would check in with someone with an acrylic tank to see what they use or wait for an answer here.

vdituri · 04-29-2008, 05:05 PM

On the aquarium scrapers there are two colors.
One is for glass (I think yellow? usually has a metal edge)
Then the other is for acrylic (red I think?).

CATALYST · 04-29-2008, 05:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vdituri

On the aquarium scrapers there are two colors.
One is for glass (I think yellow? usually has a metal edge)
Then the other is for acrylic (red I think?).

The other way around...

I use my Victoria's Secret credit card as a scraper.

vdituri · 04-29-2008, 05:14 PM

I'm trying to live with my colorblind handicap. lol

Quote:

Originally Posted by CATALYST

The other way around...

I use my Victoria's Secret credit card as a scraper.

CATALYST · 04-29-2008, 06:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vdituri

I'm trying to live with my colorblind handicap. lol

Maybe you need a Victoria's card too then. Works in any color.

JWarren · 04-29-2008, 09:25 PM

Yeah Victor! and if it don't work on your tank you could always get yourself a colorful pair of panties!

04-28-2008, 02:51 AM	#1 (permalink)
Kerchakone Serpent Star Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 206 View Gallery Karma Komment	Harder green/red algae on glass? Is this normal? I have a type of algae or something growing on the glass that is hard to remove with my scraper. I have to go over it quite a few times to get it to come off. It also has a strange textured look to it. It doesn't look or act like the normal algae I used to have growing. The texture looks almost like mini snails went over it and ate lines through it. I know vagueish and hard to understand. I'll try to get pics. (tried, impossible) Anyway, what is this stuff!? Is it my tanks version of coralline? It is NOT pretty like other tanks where it puts spots up. I don't like it and it's hard to get rid of. __________________ 12g "Reef" Deceased. 46g "Reef" My tank: http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...-bowfront.html Last edited by Kerchakone : 04-28-2008 at 02:56 AM. Reason: Pics impossible.

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JWarren Reef Lobster Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Port Saint Lucie, Florida Posts: 1,426 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Harder green/red algae on glass? Green coraline algea, sounds like. I have it as well as pink, purple and red. __________________ John Typhoon RO/DI filter unit. My Saltwater web site. Help build ReefPedia!

04-28-2008, 03:09 AM	#3 (permalink)
Kerchakone Serpent Star Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 206 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Harder green/red algae on glass? As much as i like that my tank is sprouting coralline faster than I can get rid of it I DO NOT like this type. It's green almost exclusively. There's red, yes. But it is not much. __________________ 12g "Reef" Deceased. 46g "Reef" My tank: http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...-bowfront.html

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T_kuemmet Midas Blenny Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Stevens Point WI Posts: 101 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Harder green/red algae on glass? UGH is that what that stuff its ITS A PITA i get that too towards the bottom of the glass by the gravel! ITs a shame the corraline doesnt know we like to view the tank! __________________ Travis Reefaholic My tanks Biocube 29 with stock lighting and 2x powerbrite LEDS in 10000k Second BC 29 with some lps, and getting more!

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lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 26,433 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Harder green/red algae on glass? You can even get an Easy Blade attachment for a mag float, just be careful around the silicone __________________ Peace LYNN Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Lynn's frag tank experiment A reef tank is like a race car. The faster you go the harder you crash.

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tbittner Watch this Ma! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northern VA Posts: 5,563 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Harder green/red algae on glass? Mr. Clean Magic Erasers take it right off too. I have glass tanks. I've heard that the erasers will scratch acrylic though. __________________ Terry 150g predator tank full of killers. Soon to be upgraded to a 360g. 450g reef 300g sump.

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JWarren Reef Lobster Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Port Saint Lucie, Florida Posts: 1,426 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Harder green/red algae on glass? All my tanks are glass as well and I use razor blades on them. As far as acrylic gose, I would check in with someone with an acrylic tank to see what they use or wait for an answer here. __________________ John Typhoon RO/DI filter unit. My Saltwater web site. Help build ReefPedia!

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vdituri Excellent Guesser :D Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sacramento California Posts: 6,244 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Harder green/red algae on glass? On the aquarium scrapers there are two colors. One is for glass (I think yellow? usually has a metal edge) Then the other is for acrylic (red I think?). __________________ Victor ----- People come into our lives for a reason, a season or a lifetime. When you know which one it is, you will know what to do for that person. When someone is in your life for a REASON, it is usually to meet a need you have expressed. They have come to assist you through a difficulty, to provide you with guidance and support, to aid you physically, emotionally or spiritually. They may seem like a godsend and they are. They are there for the reason you need them to be. Then, without any wrongdoing on your part or at an inconvenient time, this person will say or do something to bring the relationship to an end. What we must realize is that our need has been met, our desire fulfilled, their work is done. The prayer you sent up has been answered and now it is time to move on.

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JWarren Reef Lobster Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Port Saint Lucie, Florida Posts: 1,426 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Harder green/red algae on glass? Yeah Victor! and if it don't work on your tank you could always get yourself a colorful pair of panties! __________________ John Typhoon RO/DI filter unit. My Saltwater web site. Help build ReefPedia!

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