How to get coraline off fast

codydemmel4 · 12/11/2016, 06:47 PM

So I am going to be moving my tank. I have an insane amount of coraline algae on my tank, on both sides and the back walls.

I am wondering how I can get the algae off fast when the tank is empty.

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AlSimmons · 12/11/2016, 06:54 PM

A razor blade should do the trick, just be careful around the seams though. White vinegar can also be used to remove the Coralline algae, but it needs to soak for awhile to really be effective.

garygonzales · 12/11/2016, 08:04 PM

+ 1 on razor blade...fastest way......

whiteshark · 12/11/2016, 08:05 PM

I've always had the most success with a razor blade as well.

ericarenee · 12/11/2016, 08:28 PM

Razor blade is how i do it.. its a once a month thing to the front and sides of my tank

Unless its acrylic then you are going to have a a lot if vinegar and scrubbing

thegrun · 12/11/2016, 09:52 PM

Soak it in white vinegar and it will dissolve with little or no scraping.

DSMpunk · 12/12/2016, 08:48 AM

Ive done this many times, undiluted vinegar makes this so much easier.

scooter31707 · 12/12/2016, 08:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DSMpunk

Ive done this many times, undiluted vinegar makes this so much easier.

I totally agree

OurCoralReef · 12/12/2016, 09:03 AM

Use the vinegar to break it down a little then use the blade to finish the job clean up with a vinegar wash and it should be like "new"

12/11/2016, 06:47 PM	#1
codydemmel4 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Center Valley PA Posts: 1,479	How to get coraline off fast So I am going to be moving my tank. I have an insane amount of coraline algae on my tank, on both sides and the back walls. I am wondering how I can get the algae off fast when the tank is empty. IMG_1032.JPG IMG_1033.JPG __________________ -Cody SPS Dominant 180 gallon. Link to my tank: http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2618245

12/11/2016, 08:05 PM	#4
whiteshark Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Bethlehem, PA Posts: 3,024	I've always had the most success with a razor blade as well. __________________ Deep Blue 60 gallon cube: Setup in progress.

12/11/2016, 08:28 PM	#5
ericarenee Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Louisville Kentucky Posts: 3,110	Razor blade is how i do it.. its a once a month thing to the front and sides of my tank Unless its acrylic then you are going to have a a lot if vinegar and scrubbing __________________ 240+G Mixed BB Reef tank.. 350 G Marine Pond. And the expensive stuff that runs it. Chic's are for Chic's You silly men Go Fishing or something... Current Tank Info: 240= gal Reef /550 Gallon Saltwater pond 72 G Bay front Tropical aquarium

12/12/2016, 08:48 AM	#7
DSMpunk Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Des Moines IA Posts: 1,064	Ive done this many times, undiluted vinegar makes this so much easier. __________________ -Sean Current Tank Info: SPS Dominated 150

12/11/2016, 06:54 PM	#2
AlSimmons Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: California Posts: 2,482	A razor blade should do the trick, just be careful around the seams though. White vinegar can also be used to remove the Coralline algae, but it needs to soak for awhile to really be effective.

12/11/2016, 08:04 PM	#3
garygonzales Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: WEST ALLIS ,WI Posts: 922	+ 1 on razor blade...fastest way......

12/11/2016, 09:52 PM	#6
thegrun Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Garden Grove, Ca Posts: 17,023	Soak it in white vinegar and it will dissolve with little or no scraping.

12/12/2016, 09:03 AM	#9
OurCoralReef In Memoriam Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: NY Posts: 363	Use the vinegar to break it down a little then use the blade to finish the job clean up with a vinegar wash and it should be like "new"