Cleaning Tank

[loren_gregory]

I unfortunately used the wrong device to clean my acrylic tank and scratched it, so cleaning it is difficult. Any recommendations on getting algae off? what about scrapers?

[jlmawp]

Originally Posted by loren_gregory

I unfortunately used the wrong device to clean my acrylic tank and scratched it, so cleaning it is difficult. Any recommendations on getting algae off? what about scrapers?

I have glass, and have managed to put a couple small gashed in the sides as well with a metal scraper. I was not happy.

Since then, I really only use a sponge-like scraper to make quick work of nuisance algae, but I use a Magic Eraser to get to the tougher-to-reach parts that the scraper can't.

For coralline, I've switched to the old credit card method and it works surprisingly well.

[kmbyrnes]

Acrylic is much more fragile than glass, as you discovered.
My go-to cleaning devices are an old credit card or hotel key and Mr. Clean Magic Erasers.

[rburch203]

^^ please be sure to only use the original magic erasers

[coverdog]

Are you using the magic erasers under the water line?

[JNorth231]

Originally Posted by jlmawp

I have glass, and have managed to put a couple small gashed in the sides as well with a metal scraper. I was not happy.

Since then, I really only use a sponge-like scraper to make quick work of nuisance algae, but I use a Magic Eraser to get to the tougher-to-reach parts that the scraper can't.

For coralline, I've switched to the old credit card method and it works surprisingly well.

Thanks for the tip will try it this weekend

[loren_gregory]

The credit card worked great! thanks.