Coraline on Glass

[nacl-man]

What is the best method to remove coraline (i'm assuming thats what the pink spots are that are all over my tank) from the glass?
I did a search and found out that people use an old credit card... that didn't seem to do the trick (but maybe i wasn't pressing hard enough)... my Magfloat won't even touch the stuff.
Thanks in advance!
Cheers!

 

[richard rendos]

razor blade...works every time

 

[tlk]

Originally posted by Richard Rendos
razor blade...works every time
I agree, just be EXTREMELY careful that you don't scratch the walls. If you do, you will find that green algea loves to live there and its nearly impossible to keep clean looking.

 

[reefnut]

I use a credit card... Like someone said once "Vise Paid for it so Visa can clean it" .

 

[tangman99]

The best thing I've used is a kent scraper. They make one for glass and acrylic.

 

[killafins]

there's some guy in classifieds that even wants some of this stuff...

 

[fshhub]

Originally posted by Richard Rendos
razor blade...works every time
ditto(for glass, i would be extremely careul with acrylic)
just be sure to use a new clean one every time, since they will rust
I only clean the front glass, i like it all over the back, it adds color, adn hides plumbing and wiring. not to mention that it also helps in nutrient export.

 

[lesa]

I wish I had that problem

 

[craig_08]

Since you guys have such an abundance of it, next time you clean the glass you can send me a few scrapings. I will pay the shipping if it is not too expensive.

 

[nacl-man]

Thanks for all the replies!
I'm gonna try the credit card thing again tomorrow as I am a little hesitant to go to town with a razor blade on my glass.
I don't have enough for it to be a problem. However it seems to be multiplying every day....
Thanks again!
Cheers

 

[col]

Is it definitley corraline and not red slime?

 

[bang guy]

Razor works best but it's the only use I've ever found for me ***** card.

 

[nacl-man]

Originally posted by col
Is it definitley corraline and not red slime?

errr... i'm pretty sure it is coraline. red slime is usually on the dark side (color-wise) right? Cyano also shouldn't adhere to the glass like superglue either... or do I have that wrong?
edit: Bang Guy = LOL

 

[tlk]

doesn't adhere to glass like superglue, but does grow on the glass

 

[col]

edit: Col = LOL