ryangus Posted February 19, 2015 Report Share Posted February 19, 2015 Anyone able to recommend a proven tool for removing algae and grime from the glass inside the tank? There's so many different products, I'd like to cut to the chase and save some time and money and just get something that works straight off the bat. Any suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky19862 Posted February 19, 2015 Report Share Posted February 19, 2015 I get in the tank before a water change and scrape it off with a single edged blade. Works well. One or two passes and the glass is clean again. Then do a 50% water change and good for a few months. Buy a pack of 10 blades from masters or Bunnings for $2 or less. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TED Posted February 19, 2015 Report Share Posted February 19, 2015 talk to some of the sponsers of this forum. i use a single edged scraper bought from AOA. i have two of them. a short handled one and a long handled one. do it just before a water change as the removed algae can turn the water a little green depending on how much algae you have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alibi Posted February 20, 2015 Report Share Posted February 20, 2015 I use the white magic block, originally bought one from smiths but you can pick them up at IGA and some other places. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MNRiekert Posted February 20, 2015 Report Share Posted February 20, 2015 Flipper magnet! The blade scrapes algae off effortlessly, no need for getting my sleeves wet. My flipper mag stays in the tank and the blade shows no signs of rusting after a solid year under water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gollys Posted February 20, 2015 Report Share Posted February 20, 2015 i use an old iTunes or credit card - doesn't scratch the glass and is flexible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lictoga Posted February 20, 2015 Report Share Posted February 20, 2015 Tunez nano glass cleaner for quick once overs, old gift card for the sides Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
