Curved glass tanks - How do you clean the Coralline Algae?!

[SauceyReef]

I have a nano vase and bowl that are becoming quite estbalished and getting covered in corraline algae. I can no longer keep up with it with a magnafloat, my fingernail, and a razor will not get to it.

Any suggestions on how to get it off? It is starting to cover the glass and really become a nuisance.

 

[PM Corals]

Brush will work. Just make sure it’s for glass or acrylic

 

[SauceyReef]

Brush will work. Just make sure it’s for glass or acrylic

I don't think this is going to come off with any brush unless the bristles are some sort of metal? Any suggestions on a brush that could work? I feel like I need some bendable scraper.

 

[PM Corals]

I don't think this is going to come off with any brush unless the bristles are some sort of metal? Any suggestions on a brush that could work? I feel like I need some bendable scraper.

Go to brs. You’ll find many options

 

[SauceyReef]

Go to brs. You’ll find many options

I am only seeing two options neither which look suitable to remove coralline.

 

[jthunderzzz]

This is what I used :https://a.co/d/epBNlcM

But that made me want to get a not rounded edge tank for sure! It’s tough!

 

[Ben's Pico Reefing]

Two little fishes make thin nano scrubbers that works on curves. https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/nano-mag-magnet-glass-cleaner-two-little-fishies.html?ab_version=B

 

[SauceyReef]

This is what I used :https://a.co/d/epBNlcM

But that made me want to get a not rounded edge tank for sure! It’s tough!

That is reef safe?

Two little fishes make thin nano scrubbers that works on curves. https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/nano-mag-magnet-glass-cleaner-two-little-fishies.html?ab_version=B

I use this in my tank! I does great with algae, but I can not keep up with the coralline.

 

[SauceyReef]

Bump!

 

[jthunderzzz]

That is reef safe?



I use this in my tank! I does great with algae, but I can not keep up with the coralline.

I have corals in my tank also and never seen any issues

 

[SauceyReef]

I have corals in my tank also and never seen any issues

It does great! It just does not get the coralline off.

 

[SauceyReef]

anyone with curved glass and an aged tank care to chime in??

 

[Ben's Pico Reefing]

I used to but never really grew coraline. Lol look up maritza reef vase. May have some ideas.

 

[brandon429]

Put a bend into a shaving razor blade without creasing

Use long tweezers to wield it, I’ve scraped for years this way. Best non scratch way

 

[SauceyReef]

Put a bend into a shaving razor blade without creasing

Use long tweezers to wield it, I’ve scraped for years this way. Best non scratch way

interesting never thought of that

 

[SauceyReef]

I feel like some curved plastic may do the trick and less risk of scratching the glass. I just need to find a small piece of plastic that has a bit of an edge

 

[SauceyReef]

Just thought of the perfect thing - a guitar pick. I will let you know if it works!

 

[SauceyReef]

I am struggling here finding something that works. Corraline is taking over the whole tank. I need something like a stainless steel scrubber. Chipping away at this with a curved razor or piece of plastic is taking forever, and I am losing the battle.

Is a platinum coated stainless steel razor safe for a reef tank? Only type of shaving razors I can seem to find @brandon429

 

[SauceyReef]

Bump! Hopefully a shaving razor will help as they are more bendable and I can get more surface area chipping away at the algae. Just want to make sure the platinum coating is safe. I cant find any without it.