uggh....

[Nabob89]

ive been trying to clean all the algae out of my old 55 gallon tank all day....scrubbing with a sponge, and rinsing with the hose....i dont want to refill a smelly, algae infested tank which i plan to grow corals in......i thought i had won the battle, seeing no algae, but after closer inspection, a very thin layer remains.....it seems impossible to get off with the sponge, but is still driving me nuts (it smells like low tide).....how can i get rid of it?

 

[CarmieJo]

If it is a glass tank you can use a razor blade...

 

[Nabob89]

yeah it is glass....i'll try that thanks

 

[Sk8r]

Best thing in the world. Although someone elsewhere just recommended a submersible Dawn dish scrubber...might help in the corners. Chlorox (detox after using it) will also help.

 

[kisscouple]

Hello FWIW I just use a credit card that way it wont scratch the glass Bill

 

[boviac]

I use razors on my glass. Just be very careful near the silicone since thats what is holding your tank together.

 

[mg426]

razor blades and a cautoius approach work well on glass.

 

[bertoni]

If it's coralline, vinegar will dissolve and loosen it nicely.