Cleaning aquarium corners

[Seadoc]

Just wondering if there are any tips to clean the inside corners of the DTs with algae scrapers. I have a reefer 350 and I am very careful when cleaning the corners for fear of damaging the silicone seal. Is this a real possibility or am I overthinking the whole process? What tips do you have for cleaning the corners of the aquarium?

 

[JoshO]

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[Nick Steele]

I wouldn’t use a scraper for fear of tearing the silicone. You could always use a sponge to clean the inside glass every water change.

I use to worry about bad silicone jobs but I have seen a few tank recently that have chunks missing and still hold water without any leaks.

 

[Seadoc]

I wouldn’t use a scraper for fear of tearing the silicone. You could always use a sponge to clean the inside glass every water change.

The problem with the sponge is that it doesn't remove the hard algae in the glass

 

[Nick Steele]

That’s what a flipper or other magnet cleaner is for! I use the sponge mainly for corners but will get other hard to reach spots.

 

[TheShrimpNibbler]

The problem with the sponge is that it doesn't remove the hard algae in the glass

I use a metal scraper on the glass, and then when I get to the corners, I use one of those course that is made like steel wool, but the material is much softer. It has worked well so far.

 

[Seadoc]

That’s what a flipper or other magnet cleaner is for! I use the sponge mainly for corners but will get other hard to reach spots.

I use the flipper too. The sponge side does not get rid of the stubborn algae in the glass.

 

[Seadoc]

I use a metal scraper on the glass, and then when I get to the corners, I use one of those course that is made like steel wool, but the material is much softer. It has worked well so far.

Do you have a link to what you use?

 

[SeaSickness]

Near corners and other joints where silicone can be damaged, I generally use a plastic scrapper and carefully remove any algae on the glass.

 

[TheShrimpNibbler]

Do you have a link to what you use?

JW Fusion Glass Multi Tool Pet Age

The JW Fusion Glass Multi Tool by Petmate has three tools in one to provide everything you need to clean glass aquariums.

www.petage.com

This page is the exact product that I have. There are some other versions of it by the same company that are probably quite similar.

 

[jsker]

The trusty toothbrush or a magic eraser for the suborn patches

 

[Brad ward]

Just wondering if there are any tips to clean the inside corners of the DTs with algae scrapers. I have a reefer 350 and I am very careful when cleaning the corners for fear of damaging the silicone seal. Is this a real possibility or am I overthinking the whole process? What tips do you have for cleaning the corners of the aquarium?

ORIGIONAL magic eraser works pretty good
Without using sharp metal blades

 

[Nicholas Dushynsky]

I use a blank credit card style card, but I still dont like going too close the corners if I can help it.

 

[glb]

I have a flipper and it sliced the silicone on the corner of my tank. The razor is sharp and the magnet is very strong. I don’t have a leak but will never get close to the silicone again with that thing!

 

[Seadoc]

The trusty toothbrush or a magic eraser for the suborn patches

ORIGIONAL magic eraser works pretty good
Without using sharp metal blades

Any issues with the lifestock while using magic erasers? Does the skimmer go crazy?

 

[DREED]

This works for me. Extends from about 20 inches to 35. Fiberglass and comes with six attachments including a corner sponge. Never get my hands wet. Link below.

 

[bjc451]

No issues with the skimmer with original magic eraser. This is what I use

 

[Han]

Seachem duopads are good. It’s basically a magic eraser but one side is more coarse for getting the really built up algae.

 

[Seadoc]

This works for me. Extends from about 20 inches to 35. Fiberglass and comes with six attachments including a corner sponge. Never get my hands wet. Link below.

Sadly the link doesn't seem to work. What is the name of the product?

 

[DREED]

Sadly the link doesn't seem to work. What is the name of the product?

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