How do I get this off my tank??? Help!!

[bobbi619]

I have little spots of green algae on the sides of my tank and it's all I can do to get it off, I mean....scrub til my arm falls off. Its rock hard and is really getting hard to keep off my tank.

I don't leave the lights on too much and its not by a window......what is it and how can I get rid of it?

Any suggestions??? :help:

 

[Watcher74]

Try adding plants.

 

[YuccaPatrol]

That particular algae requires some sort of blade. I use a razor blade, but I hear that others have great success with something like a credit card or plastic ice scraper.

You'll kick yourself when you see how easy it comes off with a blade. I know I sure did after scrubbing forever with scrubby pads and magnetic algae scrubbers!

 

[beblondie]

Relaxing hibby isn't it ? lol yup single edged razor baldes-Anne

 

[bobbi619]

Thanks a bunch.....I'll go giver er a whirl! :duh:

 

[Rosemary]

Any suggestions on how to get this off an acrylic tank? My regular algae scrubber just isn't cutting it.

 

[YuccaPatrol]

Any suggestions on how to get this off an acrylic tank? My regular algae scrubber just isn't cutting it.

Try a credit card or similar plastic material so that you don't scratch the acrylic.

 

[Peanutsweet]

I use a small razor blade also.
You just have to be really careful not to get it too close to the silicone edges or it could leak.
I used a scratch pad thing once and it scratched my glass.

 

[brbubba]

Are there any small algae eaters out there that will take care of this stuff. Its truly annoying.

 

[Derringer]

Seems the favorite on this forum is the otocinclus - 'oto' ... they apparently clean algae as fast as it can grow.