how do I clean algae from the glass near the substrate?

6speedchevelle · Nov 20, 2007

so I have lots of algae (tough stuff.. green coraline??) built up near the sand in my tank.

Anyone have any tricks for removing it?
my mag float wont remove it, my scrubber cant reach it.

thanks

Jesshika · Nov 20, 2007

I use a small razor to get any algae off the glass that my magnet can't reach. As long as your tank is glass and not acrylic? Razor works for getting algae near substrate too =)

Subliminal · Nov 20, 2007

Jesshika said:
I use a small razor to get any algae off the glass that my magnet can't reach. As long as your tank is glass and not acrylic? Razor works for getting algae near substrate too =)

Me too.

wantvws · Nov 20, 2007

I have the same problem, so I found a scrubber that extends to 20" with interchangeable heads (green pad, razor scraper, etc). I've seen some that go up to 24" too.
Robbie

Grins · Nov 20, 2007

Another vote for a razor blade. Mine is on a short handle so I get soaked when using it but it works for now. I've seen some people modify their magfloat so the blade is attached to it.

Sonicblast12 · Nov 21, 2007

Just be very careful with that razor. I removed my DSB, and discovered TONS of scratches from the razor that were invisible in front of the sand. I'm sick over it.

I'd get a metal scraper with softer edges from a pet store, I don't think it's worth the risk using a commercial razor blade.

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