How to get off of glass

[Kapachuka3]

So I have the FluvalSmart 32.5 gallon saltwater and I can’t get this type of algae off the glass. Any suggestions I just got a new conch and would like to see him clearer.

 

[Kapachuka3]

I tried to scrape it off and it’s kinda encrusted in there

 

[Jekyl]

On Amazon you should be able to get a saltwater glass cleaning kit. This type of algae along with coraline will require a metal edged scraper.

 

[Kapachuka3]

On Amazon you should be able to get a saltwater glass cleaning kit. This type of algae along with coraline will require a metal edged scraper.

Cool

 

[Garf]

And it tends not to develope if your using a standard algae magnet regularly.

 

[Jekyl]

I use something like this

 

[sunken3]

for the really hard stuff I use an actual razor blade.. just make sure you clean it first as some come with oils on them and never get them near your silicone seams... also, don't cut yourself!

 

[Mattyreefs]

I get this if I don't stay on top of scraping my glass daily. Once it gets encrusted like that, my magnet scraper won't get it off. Flipper platinum scraper does a great job removing it though.

 

[jgirardnrg]

I use this (mine is the medium size):


And these clip into it:

 

[chandavi]

I use the same as jgirardngr above!!

 

[JumboShrimp]

You need a Flipper; at the same time buy a 2-pack of extra blades, because they will in fact get dull. But when newer, they will cut through that like butter.

 

[vetteguy53081]

This type of build up- algae stick or magnet will NOT remove easily.
Ideal is either/safer, edge of an ol;d credit card OR this type of razor:

 

[jgirardnrg]

The Magfloat with the scraper has removed everything I've tried including a metric ton of coralline. I'm actually kind of surprised at how well it works.

 

[jgirardnrg]

A credit card works pretty good as well if you've got an old one laying around.