Cleaning algae off of silicone

[mskurdah]

Does anyone have a good idea for removing brown algae from silicone? The tank is currently empty and this is my chance to make it look clean :)

Thanks!

 

[inactive]

Vinegar!

 

[Paul_N]

Vinegar!

+1 it will clean ANYTHING off of ANYTHING.

 

[stunreefer Verified Sponsor]

If it's too tough for vinegar, use Muriatic/Hydrochlroric acid. Vinegar should work for what you're describing.

 

[mskurdah]

I just finished trying vinegar with no success (sigh). Where do you get Muriatic/Hydrochlroric acid?

Thanks!

 

[Russellaqua]

You should be able to get muriatic acid at a hardware store. It's often used to etch concrete.

 

[mskurdah]

Thanks -- now I have another stupid question.....how do I make sure that there's no residue / won't contaminate the water once I refill the aquarium?

I tried bleach -- with a little success, but now I'm worried that I may (in my rush) have permanently wrecked this tank because I don't want to kill anything with contaminated water.

Again, thanks.