How to remove coraline from glass?

MyReef 2b Great · 03/31/2010, 06:59 PM

Hi. I have this bright green algae on my glass. I was told that it was coraline. This stuff is on the glass pretty good. I tried using the magnet thing and my fingers but this stuff barely comes off. It would take an eternity to remove it the ways I have been trying. Any ideas of what to do? I wouldn't care so much but it's on my front glass.

UnknownFish · 03/31/2010, 06:59 PM

Razor blade!

Perched Urchin · 03/31/2010, 07:03 PM

Kent and other companies make scrapers that hold stainless steel blades, similar to what you would get at HD or Lowes to clean paint and goo off windows except with longer handles. Only issue is there is some flex in the longer ones, so you can't get the pressure that you can with a hand-held blade.

firebirdcrzy · 03/31/2010, 07:20 PM

+1 on both suggestion. If you are worried about cutting the silicone seal at edges of tank, I fond a expired credit card works also.

sharky's machin · 03/31/2010, 07:29 PM

EZ blade.

floydie83 · 03/31/2010, 07:35 PM

+1 for an old credit card...cleaned off of course!

sdc19982002 · 03/31/2010, 09:35 PM

+2 on the credit card. If you've spent any time in this hobby you should have a few of those around that you dont mind destroying

Gary Majchrzak · 03/31/2010, 09:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sharky's machin

EZ blade.

x2

it's amazing how few people know about them:

http://www.algaefree.com/easy_blade.html

MyReef 2b Great · 04/01/2010, 09:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Perched Urchin

similar to what you would get at HD or Lowes to clean paint and goo off windows except with longer handles.

So can I use this?

http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1...atalogId=10053

stingythingy45 · 04/01/2010, 10:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MyReef 2b Great

So can I use this?

http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1...atalogId=10053

Yes you can.

You'll just need a long arm for some tanks.

firebirdcrzy · 04/01/2010, 10:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sdc19982002

+2 on the credit card. If you've spent any time in this hobby you should have a few of those around that you dont mind destroying

LMFAO, in this hobbie you either destroyed it or maxed it out.

hbubble · 12/04/2011, 09:17 AM

I have removed lots of coraline growing on the glass with the razor blade, but still have trouble with the green algae. It really sticks! Is there an issue with causing micro scratches on the glass that will promote precipitation of growth in these sites???

Gotta go do a water change, pronto!

03/31/2010, 06:59 PM	#1
MyReef 2b Great Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 83	How to remove coraline from glass? Hi. I have this bright green algae on my glass. I was told that it was coraline. This stuff is on the glass pretty good. I tried using the magnet thing and my fingers but this stuff barely comes off. It would take an eternity to remove it the ways I have been trying. Any ideas of what to do? I wouldn't care so much but it's on my front glass.

03/31/2010, 07:03 PM	#3
Perched Urchin Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Plain City, Ohio Posts: 390	Kent and other companies make scrapers that hold stainless steel blades, similar to what you would get at HD or Lowes to clean paint and goo off windows except with longer handles. Only issue is there is some flex in the longer ones, so you can't get the pressure that you can with a hand-held blade. __________________ Rob IM Nuvo 10 with Nanobox led 40G IM Nuvo Black build in process!

03/31/2010, 07:20 PM	#4
firebirdcrzy Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Northern Neck, Virginia Posts: 1,096	+1 on both suggestion. If you are worried about cutting the silicone seal at edges of tank, I fond a expired credit card works also. __________________ My Wife says I have a problem. I responded by saying "if I could seal all the doors and windows, I would fill the whole house with water". Title: The equipment hoarder Current Tank Info: 30gal Clarkii tank: 90 gal RR,2x400w plusrite 22k 2x110w vho super actinic, deltec APF600,Tunze Osmo,2xTunze 6105 on 7095,MRC CR2,Kalk reactor,JBJ artica 1/5hp chiller, ACIII, 24"x24"x12" (30gal) frag tank joined to main tank:

03/31/2010, 06:59 PM	#2
UnknownFish Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 115	Razor blade!

03/31/2010, 07:29 PM	#5
sharky's machin Registered Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 585	EZ blade.

03/31/2010, 07:35 PM	#6
floydie83 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Lawrence, KS Posts: 287	+1 for an old credit card...cleaned off of course!

03/31/2010, 09:35 PM	#7
sdc19982002 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Wills Point,Texas Posts: 925	+2 on the credit card. If you've spent any time in this hobby you should have a few of those around that you dont mind destroying

12/04/2011, 09:17 AM	#12
hbubble Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: cincinnati ohio Posts: 31	I have removed lots of coraline growing on the glass with the razor blade, but still have trouble with the green algae. It really sticks! Is there an issue with causing micro scratches on the glass that will promote precipitation of growth in these sites??? Gotta go do a water change, pronto!