Hard green algae

[jdpeters]

Anyone have a tool they like for the stubborn hard green algae in their tank? My wand scraper can’t seem to get it, it grows primarily towards the bottoms of the panels and corners.

 

[JTP424]

Are you talking about on the glass?
The glass blades on this guy work well.

24" AquaBlade Aquarium Scraper - Continuum

Keep your tank squeaky clean with Continuum! Continuum algae scrapers are by far the best handheld scraper on the market today! Made of strong virgin white plastic, AquaBlades are much stronger and you will notice it once you feel them! The 24" scrapers make a great cleaning accessory for almost...

www.bulkreefsupply.com

If it's an acrylic tank.... Might have to scrape harder or more often.

 

[Gumbies R Us]

I just use a generic razor blade scrapper from Amazon!

 

[jdpeters]

Are you talking about on the glass?
The glass blades on this guy work well.

24" AquaBlade Aquarium Scraper - Continuum

Keep your tank squeaky clean with Continuum! Continuum algae scrapers are by far the best handheld scraper on the market today! Made of strong virgin white plastic, AquaBlades are much stronger and you will notice it once you feel them! The 24" scrapers make a great cleaning accessory for almost...

www.bulkreefsupply.com

If it's an acrylic tank.... Might have to scrape harder or more often.

I have something similar to that, it uses old credit cards.

 

[jdpeters]

I just use a generic razor blade scrapper from Amazon!

I’m always hesitant to use razor blades but its not starfire or anything so maybe I should just practice

 

[JTP424]

Thats why i recommend the glass version! It uses steel blades but the corners are rounded. Less chance of scratches

 

[jdpeters]

Thats why i recommend the glass version! It uses steel blades but the corners are rounded. Less chance of scratches

Aaah ok thanks putting on my wish list then lol

 

[JTP424]

Aaah ok thanks putting on my wish list then lol

I use it every so often, I typically keep the plastic blades in it for in between metal scrapes. You still have to take your time and make sure you're parallel to the glass etc.

 

[ptrusk]

Tunze care magnet with ceramic blades. Cut through anything. You have to buy the ceramic blades separately.

https://www.4daquatics.com/product-page/tunze-ceramic-scrape

Tried them all. This is the gold standard.

 

[jdpeters]

Aaah ok thanks putting on my wish list then lol

I use it every so often, I typically keep the plastic blades in it for in between metal scrapes. You still have to take your time and make sure you're parallel to the glass etc.

Ok thanks for the tip