Green algae on glass

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Help I have a dark green coating of algae on part of my aquarium that won't come off. I actually snapped my algae scrubber trying to get it off.


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I had the same problem. My pleco didn't do crap! Use a very durable and strong algae scrubber use the scraper part and if that doesn't work use a razor blade.

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I dont know what ur set up is but if your having trobule with green alge use a UV sterolizer. I know most people say they dont do good when removing bacteria from freshwater but once i hooked mine up i never had a problem with green alge. Good luck.

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Yes it is glass. Ok I'll probably end up using a razor blade. What if I turn the lights off for a few days there's no live plants or anything.


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native said:
Yes it is glass. Ok I'll probably end up using a razor blade. What if I turn the lights off for a few days there's no live plants or anything.


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Might help, but it won't get rid of the stuff that's already on there...How much light does your tank get every day? Is it by a window?


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One light has been on for about a week I've been very busy lately with school and work. But no direct sunlight


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native said:
One light has been on for about a week I've been very busy lately with school and work. But no direct sunlight


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Well there's your problem...Being busy doesn't mean you can't turn the light on and off. It's been on for a week straight?
Just go get a timer, they're cheap and a lot easier than having to remember to turn your lights on and off! I love my timers.


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Whatever you do don't waste your money on those expensive two way magnets. They do not work very well and are expensive. You can't go wrong with a good ole wilkinson sword razor blade.
 
I have a two way magnet wasn't very expensive and works good on that brown algae not very good on the green kind though.


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