How to remove algae from glass?

[Bear Claw]

I have a little bit of a problem with algae on my glass. I clean it off and it seems to come right back. I currently don't have any algae CUC. What should I do?

 

[Rmckoy]

You can manually remove it .
but I’d test nitrates and phosphates . And correct the route of the issue .
algae is good in moderation .
you will never completely get rid of of . Even the most stable systems have to clean the glass often

 

[NickSc]

Try a flipper. They work good for me.

 

[vetteguy53081]

Magnet cleaner, magic eraser sponge or algae stick as shown below

 

[Rmckoy]

Mag float .

 

[BVF]

Do you worry about killing pods on the front glass, or scape them down first before scrubbing? I usually use a magic eraser, but try to wait a day or two if pods are all over the front glass.

 

[Bear Claw]

Try a flipper. They work good for me.

I'm gonna get the nano flipper float soon. I have a really bad one right now from API. I think it's made for freshwater.

 

[Coxey81]

I'm gonna get the nano flipper float soon. I have a really bad one right now from API. I think it's made for freshwater.

Love my flipper, works great. I clean mine about once a week cause I like it to be clear and never have to use the scraper side. Plus the pads are replaceable. Then I'll take some alcohol on a paper towel to the outside glass to get ride of any smudges.

 

[G Santana]

Limit photo period
Control phosphates
Clean glass every 3 days, don't let it build up then it becomes tough to remove
Buy a cheap mag/ blade that floats, no need for an expensive scraper, this is what I use and when I bought it, it was about $20