Cleaning Dead Coral displays?

jackman

Member
Does anyone here know how and what I should clean my Dead Coral displays with? They have algae all over them?:confused:
Thanks in advance,
Jackman
 

cprdnick

Active Member
Are you capable of removing them or will it be too big of a job? If you can remove them, then you can put some Distilled White Vinegar in a spray bottle and spray each peice and let it air dry. If you can't remove them then we will need to know what type of algae you are wanting to get rid of.
Clint
 

jackman

Member

Originally posted by cprdnick
Are you capable of removing them or will it be too big of a job? If you can remove them, then you can put some Distilled White Vinegar in a spray bottle and spray each peice and let it air dry. If you can't remove them then we will need to know what type of algae you are wanting to get rid of.
Clint

Thanks, and I can remove them and I will try that, I was also told to soak them in bleach for 15 min. then soak them over night in distilled water, after that rinse and let air dry. If you smell bleach on them rinse and repeat distill water soak.:confused:
Jackman
 
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thomas712

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Originally posted by Jackman
I was also told to soak them in bleach for 15 min. then soak them over night in distilled water, after that rinse and let air dry. If you smell bleach on them rinse and repeat distill water soak.:confused:
Jackman

Ive done just that many, many times when I had the ole 55 with the dead coral peices up and running. Only I used to sun dry them.
Thomas
 

jackman

Member

Originally posted by Thomas712
Ive done just that many, many times when I had the ole 55 with the dead coral peices up and running. Only I used to sun dry them.
Thomas

That is what I did with the bleach and it worked and looks great plus wasn't that big of a deal.. thanks.
Jackman
 

cprdnick

Active Member
I personally am a firm believer that bleach should never come in contact with anything going in my tanks, however, the sud drying will erradicate bleach with no problem. Glad you found an answer.
Clint
 

sultan

Member
DO NOT USE BLEACH!!!!!!!!! Bleach seeps into the pores and slowly is released over time into your system. Your fish will suffer over time.
The easiest and safest way to accomplish your goal is to LET IT SIT IN THE SUN for a few days. The sun will naturaly bleach your coral for free.
 
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