Removing Algae & coraline?

[fishnugget]

I am cleaning out my tank and starting over. Does anyone know the best way to get the residual of green algae off the corner silicon beads?

Also, what is the best way to get remaining coraline off the plastic all-glass overflows?

I have a 210 gallon tank.

 

[JaredWaites]

Razor blades.

Good luck, it can take a while.

Get a kent pro scraper if your not able to avoid cutting yourself

 

[m2434]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11108480#post11108480 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by JaredWaites
Razor blades.

Good luck, it can take a while.

Get a kent pro scraper if your not able to avoid cutting yourself

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! Don't use a razor blade on silicone!

 

[ihopss]

Viniger for coraline Bleach for algae.

 

[fishnugget]

you can't put bleach in tank. No way to get it out 100% in large tank since you can't move tank.

 

[coralnut99]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11117784#post11117784 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by ihopss
Viniger for coraline Bleach for algae.

This is about the only way to do it without damaging the silicone bead tring to scrub/scrape it clean. It will take a good bit of rinsing, but once you think all the bleach is rinsed out, re-fill it with FW, and just run a mag-drive in it for a couple of days, then drain and re-fill. Chlorine bleach breaks down faster than you think.

 

[JaredWaites]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11109657#post11109657 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by m2434
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! Don't use a razor blade on silicone!

Hopefully your smart enough to realize that's not what I was talking about.