Algae on glass

Discussion in 'Algae' started by skip, Aug 13, 2008.

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  1. skip

    skip Astrea Snail

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    Im new to saltwater, My tank been set up and running for 10 weeks.
    I install new lighting and starting to get algae on glass what would be the best thing to get rid of it.
    30 gal
    32#live rock
    2" live sand
    10 hermit crabs
    1 green chromis
    2 yellow tail damsels
     
    skip, Aug 13, 2008
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  2. missionsix

    missionsix Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Is it like a film or hairy?
     
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  3. skip

    skip Astrea Snail

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    film
     
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  4. missionsix

    missionsix Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Use an algae scraper/scrubber.
     
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  5. rmelvin23

    rmelvin23 Skunk Shrimp

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    How long are you running your lights? When I was running my lights too much I had film algae. There is only one plus to the film algae. When you scrape it off, you are feeding your pod population.
     
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  6. PharmrJohn

    PharmrJohn The Dude

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    I have recently got some algae that is tough and does not come off with a scrubber. I used a razor blade and was very, very careful. You do not want to scratch the glass or screw up the silicone on the corners. I almost did that. It would have been a bad thing.
     
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  7. omard

    omard Gnarly Old Codfish

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    Ummmm....

    Seem to overlooked the most obvious...

    Get yourself a few turbo and trochus snails...;)

    (may not get it all...but sure help.)
     
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