Algae Problem Help!!

RichyRich50 · Mar 21, 2018

I have a Red Sea Reefer 350 and I need a way to remove the algae that is on my back glass. I been slacking off due to school and work. At this point the algae is hard to remove, even with my Flipper Magnet cleaner. Anyone have suggestions? Thanks!!

Justfebreezeit · Mar 21, 2018

scraper

Reefer Deez · Mar 21, 2018

What are you phosphates? You might need some phosphateRX to lower it then the algae might be a bit easier to remove. If it’s not alagenyou can pull out by hand then I would agree a good scraper and a lot of elbow grease will do the trick.

RichyRich50 · Mar 21, 2018

Justfebreezeit said:
scraper

That’s what the flipper magnet cleaner is. What do you recommend?

RichyRich50 · Mar 21, 2018

Reefer Deez said:
What are you phosphates? You might need some phosphateRX to lower it then the algae might be a bit easier to remove. If it’s not alagenyou can pull out by hand then I would agree a good scraper and a lot of elbow grease will do the trick.

I’m glad you ask about the phosphates! I have Zero phosphate according to my Hanna checker Phosphorus ULR HI 736. I think the reason I have zero Phosphate is because I’m running GFO and the algae on my back wall are absorbing the nutrients faster than my skimmer or my DIY algae reactor can break it down. That is why I want to try and remove the algae.

Justfebreezeit · Mar 21, 2018

A handheld scraper so you can get more umph on it. Something like the Kent Marine pro Scraper.

My dad has this gnarley green coralline that grows on his glass and is a pain to remove as well.

WWIII · Mar 21, 2018

How old is the blade on your flipper? A new blade goes a long way, especially if it's left in the tank like mine is most of the time.

RichyRich50 · Mar 21, 2018

Justfebreezeit said:
A handheld scraper so you can get more umph on it. Something like the Kent Marine pro Scraper.

My dad has this gnarley green coralline that grows on his glass and is a pain to remove as well.

Yes this is what the flipper magnet cleaner is. Is a scraper. Google it. Lol

RichyRich50 · Mar 21, 2018

WWIII said:
How old is the blade on your flipper? A new blade goes a long way, especially if it's left in the tank like mine is most of the time.

Ummm , is about over a year old and it does stay in the tank. Do you think a new scraper will work?

Justfebreezeit · Mar 21, 2018

RichyRich50 said:
Yes this is what the flipper magnet cleaner is. Is a scraper. Google it. Lol

Im aware what a flipper is, Google the Kent Marine pro Scraper and you will see what i mean by handheld.
This way you can supply all the pressure you can muster instead of relying on the magnet to pull the scraper down.

RichyRich50 · Mar 21, 2018

Justfebreezeit said:
Im aware what a flipper is, Google the Kent Marine pro Scraper and you will see what i mean by handheld.
This way you can supply all the pressure you can muster instead of relying on the magnet to pull the scraper down.

Ooook now I see what your talking about... sorry. I do think this will actually work. Thanks!!

Reefer Deez · Mar 22, 2018

First I would replace the blade and get a scraper I also get that crazy green algae that is a pain to remove in my 25 gallon tank and a handheld scraper is all that works. The flipper I have in that tank just goes right over it

Reefer Deez · Mar 22, 2018

RichyRich50 said:
I’m glad you ask about the phosphates! I have Zero phosphate according to my Hanna checker Phosphorus ULR HI 736. I think the reason I have zero Phosphate is because I’m running GFO and the algae on my back wall are absorbing the nutrients faster than my skimmer or my DIY algae reactor can break it down. That is why I want to try and remove the algae.

Yes your Phosphate is 0 because of the algae is absorbing it and feeding on it

RichyRich50 · Mar 22, 2018

Reefer Deez said:
Yes your Phosphate is 0 because of the algae is absorbing it and feeding on it

Yes I also agree , my algae is absorbing and feeding on my nutrients. oh and I took your advice. Just order the Kent Marine pro Scraper 12 inch. Hopefully this sloves my problem.

Reefer Deez · Mar 22, 2018

Good luck that algae can be stubborn. I battled hair algae in my 25 gallon for months and finally I got rid of it.

amazongb · Mar 22, 2018

I just fold up about 6x6 inch filter floss, start at the bottom, scrape toward the top of the tank and out, and rinse in a bucket with rodi water after each scrape..