Scrape algae off acrylic?

bfin3 · 01/04/2014, 01:39 AM

What is the best way to scrape algae off of an acrylic tank? I have an acrylic safe mag float but it does not remove the algae.

johnike · 01/04/2014, 06:06 AM

I use a Dobie pad.
If it's real bad, a credit card or automobile ice scraper.

Be gentle.

Sethjamto · 01/04/2014, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by johnike

If it's real bad, a credit card

Don't we dump enough into our tanks with our credit cards already?? Now we actually gotta just the credit card itself in the tank??

Hodge1995 · 01/04/2014, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Sethjamto

Don't we dump enough into our tanks with our credit cards already?? Now we actually gotta just the credit card itself in the tank??

The credit card is not good for anything else after having a SW tank so you might as well scrape algae with it

I haven't had much luck with the credit card as a scraper or a auto scraper either.My main issue is coralline though.

bfin3 · 01/04/2014, 02:14 PM

Credit card is kind of working but not great. Tank is empty now should I try filling it with bleach or something to help?

cakemanPA · 01/04/2014, 04:02 PM

Original Mr Clean Magic Eraser

johnike · 01/04/2014, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by cakemanPA

Original Mr Clean Magic Eraser

Yep, that too.

rfgonzo · 01/04/2014, 05:38 PM

Since the tank is empty you can fill with water and white vinegar with a pump and let it sit over night then hit it with a CC.

salasaz · 01/04/2014, 05:43 PM

+1 on the magic eraser

bfin3 · 01/04/2014, 07:38 PM

I'll give that a shot

kwroberto · 01/04/2014, 11:38 PM

+1 on the magic eraser

slief · 01/05/2014, 12:44 AM

If its empty, use vinegar. you can soak some towels in it and lay it on the acrylic. It will soften up in no time and wipe right of. You could also spray it on with a spray bottle or dilute a few gallons of it in some water and fill the tank up and let it soak for a while. Vinegar is the best thing for removing coraline if there isn't water in the tank.

goreef170 · 01/05/2014, 09:33 AM

Does the mr clean magic eraser remove coralline algae ???

albano · 01/05/2014, 10:19 AM

for hard/stubborn algae use a piece of acrylic with a 'straight' edge...works excellent, won't scratch tank

cakemanPA · 01/05/2014, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by goreef170

Does the mr clean magic eraser remove coralline algae ???

It does indeed. Just make sure it is the "original"

goreef170 · 01/05/2014, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by cakemanPA

It does indeed. Just make sure it is the "original"

Wow good to hear...

01/04/2014, 01:39 AM	#1
bfin3 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Bloomington, IL Posts: 417	Scrape algae off acrylic? What is the best way to scrape algae off of an acrylic tank? I have an acrylic safe mag float but it does not remove the algae.

01/05/2014, 12:44 AM	#12
slief RC Sponsor Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 14,173	If its empty, use vinegar. you can soak some towels in it and lay it on the acrylic. It will soften up in no time and wipe right of. You could also spray it on with a spray bottle or dilute a few gallons of it in some water and fill the tank up and let it soak for a while. Vinegar is the best thing for removing coraline if there isn't water in the tank. __________________ Director Customer Support Royal Exclusiv USA For All Royal Exclusiv & Bubble King questions please refer to our Sponsor forum: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/fo...play.php?f=745 Current Tank Info: 480G display mixed reef, 90G sump, 90G refugium, 60G display refugium. Check out my build thread: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1783476

01/05/2014, 09:33 AM	#13
goreef170 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Rancho Belago, Calif. Posts: 735	Does the mr clean magic eraser remove coralline algae ??? __________________ 250 gallon Advanced Acrylic, 103 gal sump, MTC - MVX 34" Skimmer, with Jebao DCT 12,000, 4-Kessil 360 we, 2-MP40 QD. 57W. Aqua UV, 1/4 Arctica chiller, 3 dosing pumps,phos, charcoal reactors

01/05/2014, 10:19 AM	#14
albano SALTWATER since '73 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Katonah, NY/ San Fernando Ca./ Sea Isle City NJ Posts: 6,210	for hard/stubborn algae use a piece of acrylic with a 'straight' edge...works excellent, won't scratch tank __________________ ______________________________________ Jan. '11 TOTM Manhattan Reefs Current Tank Info: 500g & 200g acrylic DTs/2 separate reef systems

01/04/2014, 06:06 AM	#2
johnike Moved On Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Bureau County Illinois Posts: 5,406	I use a Dobie pad. If it's real bad, a credit card or automobile ice scraper. Be gentle.

01/04/2014, 02:14 PM	#5
bfin3 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Bloomington, IL Posts: 417	Credit card is kind of working but not great. Tank is empty now should I try filling it with bleach or something to help?

01/04/2014, 04:02 PM	#6
cakemanPA Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hummelstown, PA Posts: 2,353	Original Mr Clean Magic Eraser

01/04/2014, 05:38 PM	#8
rfgonzo Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,280	Since the tank is empty you can fill with water and white vinegar with a pump and let it sit over night then hit it with a CC.

01/04/2014, 05:43 PM	#9
salasaz Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 61	+1 on the magic eraser

01/04/2014, 07:38 PM	#10
bfin3 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Bloomington, IL Posts: 417	I'll give that a shot

01/04/2014, 11:38 PM	#11
kwroberto Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 68	+1 on the magic eraser