Best way to remove coralline algae from glass?

[toadstool_paradise]

As my nano reef has matured I am getting massive coralline algae growth which includes on the glass of the tank. What is the best way to scrape it off of the tank? Usually I use a magic eraser to get off green algae but the coralline seems to be much more difficult to get off. Semi noob here so any suggestions are awesome, thanks!

 

[Rufus’ goofs]

Razor blade!

 

[Mike N]

You need a flipper scraper for that stubborn coralline.

 

[toadstool_paradise]

Razor blade!

Gotcha, thanks! I’m always worried about scratching the glass, haha.

 

[toadstool_paradise]

You need a flipper scraper for that stubborn coralline.

Will look to buy one, thanks!

 

[Billldg]

+1 Flipper

 

[Rufus’ goofs]

Gotcha, thanks! I’m always worried about scratching the glass, haha.

I hear you there! However it’s normally what I use, just with caution. If it’s just on your pumps or something, you can dissolve it in vinegar, however this doesn’t really work on the tank glass for obvious reasons.

 

[vetteguy53081]

I use edge of an old credit card

 

[toadstool_paradise]

Wow thanks everyone for being so helpful! Ordered a flipper scraper and will try it out!

 

[dadnjesse]

Be careful with the Flipper it's very easy to scratch the glass.

 

[Mastiffsrule]

I like this, keeps the hands dry.

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[esther]

Gotcha, thanks! I’m always worried about scratching the glass, haha.

I'm terrified about scratching the glass, so we use an acrylic plastic scraper. Works like a charm.

 

[esther]

Be careful with the Flipper it's very easy to scratch the glass.

+1 on this. Have read way too many horror stories.

 

[esther]

I like this, keeps the hands dry.

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This is the one we use. Works great! Don't use the metal scraper, though. Just the red plastic one.

 

[toadstool_paradise]

I will be careful, thanks all

 

[Dana Riddle]

I like this, keeps the hands dry.

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That is what I use. Happy with it.

 

[Aclman88]

I use a scraper from amazon that uses disposable razor blades. Works great abs as line as you go slow you won’t scratch your glass. After you scrape if bag it and send it to me. I’m trying to get my tank seeded with the stuff haha

 

[mfinn]

Flipper