Cleaning overflow teeth

[aquaticlog]

On two of my Waterbox aquariums I'm now starting to grow some algae. One has coralline algae and the other one has more of a softer green algae.

I'm trying to figure out the best way to clean these, and since they can't be removed from the tank I can't really soak it.

I've tried denture brushes, razors, soft bottlebrush, so far nothing really cleans it really well. What do you use to clean yours?

 

[threebuoys]

toothbrush and elbow grease.

 

[WVNed]

Toothbrush once a week.

 

[Bucs20fan]

+1 toothbush is the most valuable reef cleaning tool

 

[aquaticlog]

+1 toothbush is the most valuable reef cleaning tool

I find that it does absolutely nothing to coralline. Also - it does not do a good job with the inside part of the cut.

 

[Bucs20fan]

I used a scraper for the outside of the overflow and a toothpick for between the slits.

 

[Reefer Matt Verified Media Partner]

Old credit card, or similar.

 

[threebuoys]

I find that it does absolutely nothing to coralline. Also - it does not do a good job with the inside part of the cut.

That's where the elbow grease comes into play

 

[Dburr1014]

On two of my Waterbox aquariums I'm now starting to grow some algae. One has coralline algae and the other one has more of a softer green algae.

I'm trying to figure out the best way to clean these, and since they can't be removed from the tank I can't really soak it.

I've tried denture brushes, razors, soft bottlebrush, so far nothing really cleans it really well. What do you use to clean yours?

Did you try h2o2 on the algae?

 

[SPS2020]

I take a credit card and cut it in half length-wise; that will give a sharper edge. Then, use that to 'floss' in between the 'teeth' of the weir. I've been doing that for years and it works great for me.

Dwarf Cerith Snails...The other awesome automatic cleaner! They are always in between the 'teeth' of the weir eating away at algae (not coralline, of course).

 

[exnisstech]

Tooth brush here as well but I don't worry about coraline, I let it grow as it doesn't hinder the flow like hair algae etc because it's only on the outside surface. At least in my tanks that's how it is.

 

[aquaticlog]

Love the idea of cutting the credit card in half - makes sense to me. And hear you on elbow grease

 

[Jedi1199]

You can get these from Amazon,

Straw Cleaner Brushes...


Or check out your local Harbor Freight for similar brushes. Check either where they have the paint spray guns, or where they have the larger brushes.

 

[Reefvision]

I use plastic knife in the teeth and scrape top to bottom first then outside of teeth and last the inside-good luck.

 

[SteveMM62Reef]

Good Gripes Brush Set, from Bed - Bath. Got a Round Multiple Size brush set with Stainless wire, on Amazon. Also I purchased some Long Stainless Steel Exacto Blades.