Removing coralline algae from an old tank.

[dbenson]

I just transferred the contents of my nanocube to a smaller aquarium. I want to use the nanocube as a grow-out but the black plastic false wall is encrusted with coralline algae. I managed to get all of it off the glass with a razor blade but this method doesn't work at all on the plastic.

Is there something I can do to dissolve it off or otherwise remove it?

 

[sprayin70]

Fill your tank up with Vinager and let it sit for a few days. The vinager will disolve it.

 

[stephclay]

let it dry then use an acrylic scraper, stuff will just flake off all over

 

[ewurm]

I use toilet bowl cleaner to clean old tanks, and it works on anything. Just be sure to rinse VERY well.