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OT: FW Algae Removal


emissary

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So my wife has "her" tank that she keeps in my office. Sometimes the fish eat. The water gets changed almost never. I have finally given up on her behalf and have broken down the tank. There's a crust of green algae all around the tank that I can't seem to get off with a toothbrush under water. nor did mixing vinegar and water and letting it sit for a while.

 

Any tips?

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Try a razor blade, the flat ones. works well

 

hmmm... sorry; it's an acrylic bow-front "eclipse" tank.

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Guest alex wlazlak

get it wet with the vineger stuff, and try a mag float?or just use a credit card...they work pretty good, but it takes awhile.

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Since it is acrylic, the best bet will probably to get it soaked real good and try using a credit card. I'd let it soak (fill the tank) for a day or so and then try using a CC. I'd even be afraid to use a toothbrush. If that doesn't work, maybe some Novus cleaner or Novus #2?

 

Another idea that might be the easiest would be a diluted bleach solution. Maybe something along the lines of 1/4 cup bleach to a gallon of water. You could probably make it stronger and it wouldn't hurt anything.

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