hard to scratch algae on glass

[hsn izd]

hi guys sorry for interrupting
as the title says
i have some kind of brown algae on my aquarium glass and its really hard to scratch and even turbo snails couldn't eat them
i wanted to know what u normally do for removing these algae

 

[MaxTremors]

I use an old gift card (any credit card like card will work). And if that doesn’t work I use a razor blade. I also have this scraper thing that has a plastic edge that works similar to a credit card, but I don’t really use it with my current tank, it’s small and shallow enough that it’s easier and faster to do it by hand.

 

[hsn izd]

I use an old gift card (any credit card like card will work). And if that doesn’t work I use a razor blade. I also have this scraper thing that has a plastic edge that works similar to a credit card, but I don’t really use it with my current tank, it’s small and shallow enough that it’s easier and faster to do it by hand

thx im gonna use a credit card if it didnt work maybe use a razor blade but im scared if it scratches the glass and makes it look bad
if the razor didn't work im gonna buy a scraper
thanks for ur advice

 

[Staghorn]

thx im gonna use a credit card if it didnt work maybe use a razor blade but im scared if it scratches the glass and makes it look bad
if the razor didn't work im gonna buy a scraper
thanks for ur advice

Make sure to use a new razorblade that’s made for scraping and keep it pretty flat against the glass. You should be ok. The aquarium is glass right? Not acrylic

 

[Aqua Man]

Make sure to use a new razorblade

Curious why a new one?

Just to add, new blades come with oil on them. Should be cleaned off before putting in tank. I prefer ones that are used in utility knives. Trapezoid shaped. Rinse off in tap water when finished. They will rust real quick if not rinsed.

 

[homer1475]

Flipper magnet scraper.

Soft scrub pad for everyday algae on one side, metal scraper for the coralline on the other side.

 

[Staghorn]

Sometimes if you’ve used the blades before they can have knicks or even rust. Those little imperfections on the edge can scratch glass. I know from personal experience. You can pick up a pack of those blades pretty cheap and chuck them after each use.

 

[mdb_talon]

Ya a fresh razor blade and you should be fine. Not scratched a glass aquarium in over 30 years with a razor blade. Any of my scratches have come from getting sand in the magnet scrapers.

Just make sure not to cut into the silicone in the corners and use a fresh razor blade each time.

 

[hsn izd]

Make sure to use a new razorblade that’s made for scraping and keep it pretty flat against the glass. You should be ok. The aquarium is glass right? Not acrylic

no its acrylic

 

[flyfisher2]

hi guys sorry for interrupting
as the title says
i have some kind of brown algae on my aquarium glass and its really hard to scratch and even turbo snails couldn't eat them
i wanted to know what u normally do for removing these algae

I know exactly what you're referring to as last night I was in to my arm pits with a razor blade trying to get the stuff off front and side glass. I have the biggest Flipper and it did nothing on that type of algae. I guess the best preventive is to use whatever magnet cleaner you own on a frequent basis so as to avoid having the hard labor with the razor.

 

[PeterC99]

Here’s a funny solution - 3D printed light shades. Directs more of the light into the aquarium and less to the glass. Used to clean algae off the glass every 2 to 3 days. Now I go a whole week before cleaning glass and there is significantly less algae to clean. Also, I have upped my Radion’s light Point Intensity by 15% since installing the light shades - to 75%. Reduces the glare when viewing aquarium.