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Old 05-14-2008, 03:43 PM   #1
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What do you guys use to remove algea from glass/acrylic tank?
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Old 05-14-2008, 03:44 PM   #2
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plastic razor blades work great and magnet cleaners
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Old 05-14-2008, 03:45 PM   #3
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Mag float mostly and a plastic scraper for tough spots and near the trim and silicon where the float doesn't scrub well.
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My tool of choice after a Mag Float is this guy..http://www.greenleafaquariums.com/aq...e-scraper.html
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For what size of aquarium?
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30g .....i got one of those bow front......will the magnet do the job?
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Is the tank glass, or acrylic?
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use a plastic razor or credit card those work great
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I prefer those blue scrubby pad things. They are more thorough but you gotta get your arm wet.
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I have a scrubber that has a long handle on it, i can get all the way down to the bottom of my 75g and barley get my hand wet. I also use a magnet.
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