To clean or not to clean?

[jrpage]

I've heard varied opinions on cleaning the back glass. I'm interested in who does and who doesn't. I get the feeling it's more cosmetic than anything for those who like to keep it clean -but would be interested in hearing your opinions.
Thanks!

 

[karajay]

I do not clean it

 

[aarone]

dont waste your time....just let the algae cover it.
aaron

 

[stillfrodo]

I have beautiful corraline algae on both the sides and back of my corner tank. Don't go crazy it looks really great...

 

[fender]

I let the back go. To hard to clean and looks better going natural.

 

[purity]

you guys are serious??? i can't imagine it looking better with algae all over it!

 

[kreach]

Originally posted by Purity
you guys are serious??? i can't imagine it looking better with algae all over it!
I suspect everyone means corraline algae, not the ugly types of brown/green algae...

 

[fender]

Seriously, I have never cleaned the back glass. Alot of my rock is touching it so it would be an excersise in futility anyway.
999

 

[beaslbob]

ditto
ditto
ditto
ditto
ditto
First the green/pruple color does make a nice backdrop.
Second the algae in the back glass is helping the tank
Third, it is hard to clean the back.
Finally, why fight it?

 

[purity]

i never knew it was healthy to let it collect like that. plus, it just seems really ugly. i let the redish/purplish stuff stay but the green stuff too???
i will admit though...it's a pain to clean. especially when you're doin it drunk and you knock over your live rock & corals like an idiot :jumping:

 

[kreach]

Originally posted by Purity
i never knew it was healthy to let it collect like that. plus, it just seems really ugly. i let the redish/purplish stuff stay but the green stuff too???
i will admit though...it's a pain to clean. especially when you're doin it drunk and you knock over your live rock & corals like an idiot :jumping:
:thinking: Maybe I'm reading the replies wrong, but I don't think anyone is advocating allowing the nasty green algae to grow on the back glass.
And alcohol + aquariums = recipe for disaster

 

[fender]

If you can still see the back wall you need more rock

j/k.

 

[purity]

Originally posted by kreach
And alcohol + aquariums = recipe for disaster

my disasterous tank OWNS!!! :happy: