Cleaning tank Glass

tricketts · 07/30/2009, 09:05 PM

So I am starting to have purple and green coraline growing on my tank glass. I have one of those magnet things to clean the glass but it is pretty worthless. What can I use to somewhat scrape if off the glass without hurting anything in my tank or messing up my glass.

wondermidget · 07/30/2009, 09:19 PM

I went to HD and bought one of those plastic paint scrapers, I have an acrylic tank and it hasn't left any scratches yet.

thegrun · 07/30/2009, 09:20 PM

A old credit card works well or a razor blade.

MTB · 07/30/2009, 09:25 PM

Razor blade takes it off with little effort.

tricketts · 07/30/2009, 09:59 PM

Thank you, i will try that.

Flipper62 · 07/30/2009, 11:44 PM

There are a few scrapers out there to use. Most come with a metal scraper for glass & a plastic scraper for acrylic tanks.

After you get the glass clean, there is one way to help keep it clean.

Everytime you look at the tank......Use the MAG cleaner & go across the glass. This keeps anything from sticking to the glass.

Sometimes I use the MAG float 10 times a day.

PRDubois · 07/30/2009, 11:50 PM

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Originally posted by MTB
Razor blade takes it off with little effort.

+1 - ONLY ON GLASS

nmbeg · 07/30/2009, 11:51 PM

yeah, the secret is daily magnet cleaning.

or you can be lazy like me, and have to spend hours scraping it all by hand, sponge, plastic scraper, etc.

nmbeg · 07/30/2009, 11:51 PM

i see many tanks with back walls that are clean of corraline? do you guys clean the back glass? if so, how?

Flipper62 · 07/31/2009, 12:03 AM

I never clean the back. I like the look of the everything back there.

dots · 07/31/2009, 12:09 AM

I have used a razor blade for years.

Buy one of those packs with a 100 or so in them.

Never use one twice, rust can form and create an uneven surface

Drag it carefully in a 45 degree angle approximatly, avoid making curves as you may run it up on the corner and scratch the glass.

Don't run it under the silicone seam.

Only do it when you have enough time to do so and are not rushed.

Make a fist, and set back all of your coral and rockwork away from any pane you wish to be able to clean. This will make it easier, and less odds of scrathing the glass to get around obstacles.

Keep track of them and don't loose them in the tank, if you do all of this, you can keep you glass in great condition for years.

munsils · 07/31/2009, 12:16 AM

I use old credit card to scrape green coraline on my acrylic tank, works fine for me

PRDubois · 07/31/2009, 12:18 AM

Does MC or VISA work better?

Flipper62 · 07/31/2009, 12:41 AM

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Originally posted by PRDubois
Does MC or VISA work better?

Hehehe.

What ever card that you have the highest balance on works the best.........because you may not be using it anytime soon.

tricketts · 07/31/2009, 01:23 AM

Okay so I just cleaned the glass with my Elephant Bar expired gift card. Thought the fish might enjoy the picture on it. LOL....I will start using the magnet daily and see if that helps and then see about getting a scraper. I am not to good with razor blades and can definitely see myself scratching the glass. Thanks for all your feedback.

ludnix · 07/31/2009, 03:45 AM

I got an Easy Scraper for my mag float and I'll never go back to anything else. It makes cleaning the glass a breeze.

http://www.championlighting.com/home.php?cat=674

07/30/2009, 09:05 PM	#1
tricketts Animal House Join Date: May 2009 Location: Queen Creek Posts: 232	Cleaning tank Glass So I am starting to have purple and green coraline growing on my tank glass. I have one of those magnet things to clean the glass but it is pretty worthless. What can I use to somewhat scrape if off the glass without hurting anything in my tank or messing up my glass. __________________ Totally Addicted........my family says I need Aquarium AA. Current Tank Info: 75 Gallon Reef Tank

07/30/2009, 09:19 PM	#2
wondermidget Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Cadillac, MI (BFE) Posts: 279	I went to HD and bought one of those plastic paint scrapers, I have an acrylic tank and it hasn't left any scratches yet. __________________ Cheri Current Tank Info: 85 gal. reef.

07/30/2009, 09:25 PM	#4
MTB Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Illannoy Posts: 1,365	Razor blade takes it off with little effort. __________________ Got Frags? Current Tank Info: 40 breeder. Kessil lights. Reef octopus skimmer. Vortec mp40 x2.

07/30/2009, 09:59 PM	#5
tricketts Animal House Join Date: May 2009 Location: Queen Creek Posts: 232	Thank you, i will try that. __________________ Totally Addicted........my family says I need Aquarium AA. Current Tank Info: 75 Gallon Reef Tank

07/30/2009, 11:44 PM	#6
Flipper62 Premium Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Naperville, Il. Business Owner, President & CEO Posts: 3,045	There are a few scrapers out there to use. Most come with a metal scraper for glass & a plastic scraper for acrylic tanks. After you get the glass clean, there is one way to help keep it clean. Everytime you look at the tank......Use the MAG cleaner & go across the glass. This keeps anything from sticking to the glass. Sometimes I use the MAG float 10 times a day. __________________ If todays automobile had followed the same development as the computer, A Rolls Royce would cost $100.00. It would get a million miles per gallon, but it would explode once a year killing everyone inside." Current Tanks... 90 gal Reef... My awesome Office BioCube....( 180 was on hold ..no time ) ... The 180 gal has been sold...Yay..yay..yay. Hobby Experience: 19 years Reef...22 years FW

07/30/2009, 09:20 PM	#3
thegrun Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Garden Grove, Ca Posts: 17,023	A old credit card works well or a razor blade.

07/30/2009, 11:51 PM	#8
nmbeg Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 894	yeah, the secret is daily magnet cleaning. or you can be lazy like me, and have to spend hours scraping it all by hand, sponge, plastic scraper, etc.

07/31/2009, 12:03 AM	#10
Flipper62 Premium Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Naperville, Il. Business Owner, President & CEO Posts: 3,045	I never clean the back. I like the look of the everything back there. __________________ If todays automobile had followed the same development as the computer, A Rolls Royce would cost $100.00. It would get a million miles per gallon, but it would explode once a year killing everyone inside." Current Tanks... 90 gal Reef... My awesome Office BioCube....( 180 was on hold ..no time ) ... The 180 gal has been sold...Yay..yay..yay. Hobby Experience: 19 years Reef...22 years FW

07/31/2009, 12:09 AM	#11
dots Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 6,258	I have used a razor blade for years. Buy one of those packs with a 100 or so in them. Never use one twice, rust can form and create an uneven surface Drag it carefully in a 45 degree angle approximatly, avoid making curves as you may run it up on the corner and scratch the glass. Don't run it under the silicone seam. Only do it when you have enough time to do so and are not rushed. Make a fist, and set back all of your coral and rockwork away from any pane you wish to be able to clean. This will make it easier, and less odds of scrathing the glass to get around obstacles. Keep track of them and don't loose them in the tank, if you do all of this, you can keep you glass in great condition for years. __________________ ~Doug

07/31/2009, 12:16 AM	#12
munsils Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: EU Posts: 36	I use old credit card to scrape green coraline on my acrylic tank, works fine for me

07/31/2009, 12:18 AM	#13
PRDubois Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Chester, VA Posts: 3,626	Does MC or VISA work better? __________________ http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2534403 Current Tank Info: 225 gal Reef, 60 gal reef & 40b frag tank

07/31/2009, 01:23 AM	#15
tricketts Animal House Join Date: May 2009 Location: Queen Creek Posts: 232	Okay so I just cleaned the glass with my Elephant Bar expired gift card. Thought the fish might enjoy the picture on it. LOL....I will start using the magnet daily and see if that helps and then see about getting a scraper. I am not to good with razor blades and can definitely see myself scratching the glass. Thanks for all your feedback. __________________ Totally Addicted........my family says I need Aquarium AA. Current Tank Info: 75 Gallon Reef Tank

07/31/2009, 03:45 AM	#16
ludnix Registered Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: California Posts: 3,031	I got an Easy Scraper for my mag float and I'll never go back to anything else. It makes cleaning the glass a breeze. http://www.championlighting.com/home.php?cat=674 __________________ -Eric Sutter Current Tank Info: 14g Biocube