Best way to remove corraline from sides

usmc121581 · 12/30/2013, 05:59 PM

So I decided 2 years ago to allow the coraline algea to take over my side glass, however now I think I regret that on atleast one side. Its pretty think and wanted to know how to go about removal the easiest way.

007rick · 12/30/2013, 06:03 PM

Turn off pumps, use razor blade and siphon as you remove...

007rick · 12/30/2013, 06:03 PM

Not sure of any other way...

Saltydrip · 12/30/2013, 06:46 PM

After you do it your first time it's a good idea to do it every month or so. If you get it befor it gets bad you don't need to sort about syphoning it.

usmc121581 · 12/31/2013, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Saltydrip

After you do it your first time it's a good idea to do it every month or so. If you get it befor it gets bad you don't need to sort about syphoning it.

I usually have to do the front by weekly, I am regretting letting the sides fill in, at the time it was a great idea.

GroktheCube · 12/31/2013, 06:43 PM

I got one of these http://premiumaquatics.com/aquatic-s...TA-QABM35.html

Works better than anything I've tried save a razor blade.

RJT · 12/31/2013, 06:58 PM

I just got this http://www.tbaquatics.com/easy-blade-207.html

Best tool I own. I just cleared by 220g in 15mins 3 sides covered in coraline, couldn't see glass.

wrott · 12/31/2013, 07:04 PM

I've been using this for years:
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Allway-To...er%3Frpp%3D96#
go ahead and buy a pack of 4" blades. If you rinse and dry blade it will last for a few scrapings. It works better than razor blades, it will scape off anything w/out hurting fingers. The blades have a bit of oil on them, it never effects anything.

BlindZide · 12/31/2013, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by GroktheCube

I got one of these http://premiumaquatics.com/aquatic-s...TA-QABM35.html

Works better than anything I've tried save a razor blade.

I have one of these and I love it. Came with all kinds of scrapers as well. Different brand I believe.

usmc121581 · 01/01/2014, 11:33 AM

I will have to venture to lowes next weekend, I was going to do it this weekend but I ended up g3tting stiches last night in my elbow. Thanks for the ideas

12/30/2013, 05:59 PM	#1
usmc121581 Where am I? Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Abingdon, maryland Posts: 1,671 Blog Entries: 1	Best way to remove corraline from sides So I decided 2 years ago to allow the coraline algea to take over my side glass, however now I think I regret that on atleast one side. Its pretty think and wanted to know how to go about removal the easiest way. __________________ I prefer not to think before I speak, I like to be just as surprised as everyone else by what comes out of my mouth. Current Tank Info: I have a 180 gal mostly LPS corals, it contains 1 Val. Tang, 1 yellow striped clown fish, 3 percula clownfish, a blood shrimp, cleaner shrimp and a sand shifting goby, 5 pajama cardinals, 1 green chromis. Also a 75 gal. sump/fug.

12/30/2013, 06:46 PM	#4
Saltydrip Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 1,826	After you do it your first time it's a good idea to do it every month or so. If you get it befor it gets bad you don't need to sort about syphoning it. __________________ Current tank 48" 75g DT w/ 55g sump/fuge.

12/31/2013, 06:58 PM	#7
RJT Registered Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 769	I just got this http://www.tbaquatics.com/easy-blade-207.html Best tool I own. I just cleared by 220g in 15mins 3 sides covered in coraline, couldn't see glass. __________________ 220g In-wall mixed reef with LED's

12/31/2013, 07:04 PM	#8
wrott Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Alabama Posts: 2,912	I've been using this for years: http://www.homedepot.com/p/Allway-To...er%3Frpp%3D96# go ahead and buy a pack of 4" blades. If you rinse and dry blade it will last for a few scrapings. It works better than razor blades, it will scape off anything w/out hurting fingers. The blades have a bit of oil on them, it never effects anything. __________________ OK, but where does the meat go! ------------------------------------------------ 120g SPS, 125g mix, 56g FOWLR, 20g qt

01/01/2014, 11:33 AM	#10
usmc121581 Where am I? Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Abingdon, maryland Posts: 1,671 Blog Entries: 1	I will have to venture to lowes next weekend, I was going to do it this weekend but I ended up g3tting stiches last night in my elbow. Thanks for the ideas __________________ I prefer not to think before I speak, I like to be just as surprised as everyone else by what comes out of my mouth. Current Tank Info: I have a 180 gal mostly LPS corals, it contains 1 Val. Tang, 1 yellow striped clown fish, 3 percula clownfish, a blood shrimp, cleaner shrimp and a sand shifting goby, 5 pajama cardinals, 1 green chromis. Also a 75 gal. sump/fug.

12/30/2013, 06:03 PM	#2
007rick Registered Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 60	Turn off pumps, use razor blade and siphon as you remove...

12/31/2013, 06:43 PM	#6
GroktheCube Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 2,063	I got one of these http://premiumaquatics.com/aquatic-s...TA-QABM35.html Works better than anything I've tried save a razor blade.