coralline algae on glass

[coolfish22]

I need some opinions on if I should leave the pink algae on the back glass or if I should scrape it off and try and keep it clean. The pink is kinda taking over my tank. Any ideas on how to slow it down or should I just let all my rock turn pink?

How do I make the picture show up rather than a link?

 

[mrmaroon]

Why do you want to scrape it off? I think it looks good on the back of the tank. better than clear glass or a black background. It is a sign that your water paramaters are good too! It won't hurt anything.

 

[yosemite sam]

It just depends on whether you like the look or not. You want coraline to be growing, but you don't need it to be all over your back glass.

 

[stinkyfish]

leave it, looks way better than clear

 

[coolfish22]

I started scraping it off the back and it was pretty tough. I think I will leave it on the back and just keep it off the sides and front.

 

[coolfish22]

Here is a picture before it was growing on the glass

 

[stuckinfla]

Originally posted by coolfish22
I started scraping it off the back and it was pretty tough. I think I will leave it on the back and just keep it off the sides and front.
Were you using a razor? It comes off real easy that way.

 

[coolfish22]

No, I was just using my magfloat. Can someone tell me how to post a picture without it showing the link?

 

[jacknjill]

yeah you got to use a razor to get it off the glass. a mag float wont work. i personally dont like it on the glass but its a matter of personal opinion

 

[salty cheese]

Originally posted by coolfish22
Can someone tell me how to post a picture without it showing the link?
Use the attach option.

 

[hariii2]

Just be careful using a razor. I used a credit card and it worked pretty good. No scrathes, but it did take a little elbow grease.

 

[j21kickster]

a flat razor (window scraper) wont scrape galss as long as you dont use the corner only of the blade- it is the best tool