Could this stop algae building up on glass forever??

[Roryf]

Could this stop Algae build up on glass forever????

Quick post, saw this before I went to sleep so I wondered if i could get some quick feedback. May be a stupid question.


Superhydrophobic Spray-on Coating.


http://www.wimp.com/superhydrophobiccoating/

Its pricey but It would be worth it!

 

[Roryf]

BUMP

 

[Fishman0]

Depending on what it is composed of, it may leech into the water over time.

 

[KellyFrancis]

No. You should have algae if you were taking care of your tank properly.

on 3 of the 4 panes, I agree. It would be nice to not have to scrub glass all the time...

It was a good idea OP. Worth a question...

 

[Mount_Prion]

If it comes out of a pressurized spray can it probably isn't good for your fish, haha.

 

[KellyFrancis]

If it comes out of a pressurized spray can it probably isn't good for your fish, haha.

'spose.... *dejectedly grabs scrubbie* lol

 

[hulk181]

I don't think it's a good idea. If you want to have a low stress way of getting algae off the glass and don't want to scrub your tank, try putting a Flagtail Fei Feng in your tank. They are the best algae eaters IMO.

 

[Gill Blue]

and what keeps the algae from growing on top of the spay coating?

 

[KellyFrancis]

and what keeps the algae from growing on top of the spay coating?

^^ Has a good point... I think the assumption is that its too slippery for water so the algae wouldn't stick either...

 

[frickr]

glass is already hydrophobic.