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11/11/2008, 12:38 PM
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coralline
what do u guys use to scrape coraline off the tank glass?
ive been using a razor blade but i dont want to keep putting my hand in my tank will something like this work (scrapper) http://www.drsfostersmith.com/produc...6&pcatid=12756 |
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11/11/2008, 12:39 PM
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that should work
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11/11/2008, 12:41 PM
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That should work. Try and scrape off regularly. I hate with coraline takes over the back wall of the tank...harder to reach..
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11/11/2008, 01:07 PM
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Re: coralline
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11/11/2008, 01:15 PM
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If you have a glass tank (which I presume you do since you have been using a razorblade) make sure you get a scraper that is metal. I made the mistake of getting one that could be used for acrylic and glass and the blade is made of plastic. It is totally useless. I now have to get the metal blade...
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11/11/2008, 01:46 PM
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Nothing works as good as a new sharp razor blade. I buy them 100 at a time... They get used once and then thrown away. The ones made in the USA are better than all others.
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11/11/2008, 01:48 PM
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Don't be afraid to ask questions, we in the new to the hobby are here to help you [For My Tank Spec,Photo Album,Articles and website, click on my name] MY Very Kindest and Warmest Regards , MIKE Current Tank Info: I have a 92 gal Corner Tank, and way too many pieces of equipment to list really, (proud member of the reef central corner club) |
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11/11/2008, 03:37 PM
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i been using a sharp razor blade to scrap the coralline off the tank, but hat require me to put my entire hand into the tank. and i dont want to keep doing that,
i have a 75 G tank now so scraping it down with a razor blade is kinda hard |
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11/11/2008, 04:07 PM
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you can use the one you posted but be carefull not to drop the blade end on hard surfaces as it could wart or distort the blade, resulting to having gaps when scraping (from experience of course, lol). dont let the coralline take over as you'll scrape harder and might result to using the blade again.
once in a while i still use a fresh razor blade especially if visitors are coming and i want really clear, prestine glass walls. |
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11/11/2008, 04:13 PM
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11/11/2008, 04:24 PM
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11/11/2008, 09:18 PM
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if you tank is acrylic i wouldnt use a razor blade it might have a good chance of scratching the tank. but if its on the back then its ok. I have the plastic scraper and it works fine
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11/12/2008, 07:45 AM
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I have that scraper, and it works well enough, but not near as well as a new razor on a glass tank.
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11/12/2008, 08:28 AM
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