What can I use to remove dry algae?

crimzy

Active Member
I've been scraping algae off the new tank for a couple of weeks now and most of it is coming off. However, there are several hardened pieces that will not come off. If I scrape too hard they just break my scraper. I am spraying the tank down with a vinegar/water solution prior to scraping. Is there anything else I could try to remove the algae? Thanks.
 

reefkprz

Active Member
straight pickeling vinegar (its about 15% ascetic acid whereas the table vingegar your using is about 4%) it'll dissolve coraline a lot quicker.
 

crimzy

Active Member
Originally Posted by reefkprZ
http:///forum/post/2622087
straight pickeling vinegar (its about 15% ascetic acid whereas the table vingegar your using is about 4%) it'll dissolve coraline a lot quicker.
Pickeling vinegar??? Do they sell it at the grocery store?
 
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tizzo

Guest
I've never had acrylic, but I think I have read where people use credit cards to scrape the coralline off...
 

kjr_trig

Active Member
Straight from the Tenecor handbook, this may or may not help...I'm sure you already know, but no ammonia or alcohol.
Cleaning Aquariums With Bleach
On occasions where a complete cleaning of the aquarium is required, such as a change from saltwater to freshwater or after prolonged storage, the use of chlorine bleach can be very effective. A half gallon of bleach mixed with 20 gallons of water or more is great for sterilization and is perfectly safe for acrylic.
Removing Calcareous Algae and Diatoms
Some aquarium growths, such as calcareous algae and diatoms, are very hard and can be difficult to remove with standard cleaning pads. Simply use a plastic card such as a credit card, drivers license, or plastic putty knife to scrape growths from the acrylic. Using the edge will transfer more pressure to the growth, reducing the work, and because the card is still relatively soft it won't damage the acrylic. Several scrapers designed specifically for use with acrylic aquariums are now commercially available.
 
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