Anyone know the easiest way to clean algae off of the tank decor like a plastic log,plants and such? I thought I heard something about soaking them in a high solution of salt or something. I also have algae destroyer does this do anything??
Cleaning Tank Decor
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Make a solution of water and regular household bleach (Clorox) about 1:20. Let the ornament soak for an hour, then scrub it with a brush. Filterstem brushes are handy in holes and crevices.
Rinse it well before you return it to the tank. Some would say to add a little de-chlorinator to the rinsewater...
Rinse it well before you return it to the tank. Some would say to add a little de-chlorinator to the rinsewater...
i thought i heard somefinn suggesting sending them through the dishwasher with no soap. 
it sounded like something i might try in all seriousness though........... 
YMMV
it sounded like something i might try in all seriousness though........... YMMV
Does anyone else know any other way? I am a little afraid to try bleach. Won't the bleach eat the paint on the decor?
It's been a long time since I've had to... but I used to pour boiling water over and then scrub with my aquarium-only toothbrush.
I'm with ewok, though, I remember the dishwasher method mentioned. I think that would work great. I would try that first (assuming you have a dishwasher). Sure would beat scrubbing.
I'm with ewok, though, I remember the dishwasher method mentioned. I think that would work great. I would try that first (assuming you have a dishwasher). Sure would beat scrubbing.
I have done this 2-3 times before. It worked real good. For rinsing, I rinsed real good under tap water. I then dip everything in a 5 gal bucket with water and de-chlorinator. Didn't have no problems and it didn't eat none of the paint off.
Is that the stuff they sell on info-mercials. No Joke. I never thought of using it. Since tearing down my tank to start over I have some decor that I wouldn't mind trying it on.
they sell it in normal stores also now, and clorox and a couple of other companies make their own version too. from using it to wash my dog when the skunk sprayed it i know the main active ingredients are dried peroxide and baking soda/powder..........
i have seen wetman recommend peroxide to ?solubulize organics occasionally so that should be fairly safe, but the baking powder or soda would tend to change ph, so rinse really well. it is also a mild bleaching solution because of the peroxide......