coralline removal

Discussion in 'Algae' started by hank8888, Nov 30, 2011.

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  1. hank8888

    hank8888 Coral Banded Shrimp

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    whats a good way to remove coralline for my front glass? it is taking over my glass
     
    hank8888, Nov 30, 2011
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  2. Coastie Reefer

    Coastie Reefer Millepora

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    If it's glass a razor blade works wonders!
     
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  3. hank8888

    hank8888 Coral Banded Shrimp

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    ya its glass ok i will work on it thanks Coastie Reefer
     
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  4. Ashevillian

    Ashevillian Pajama Cardinal

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    im always afraid of scratching my glass :/ also make sure to wash off the razors with fresh water and then dry them or they will turn rusty fast :x
     
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  5. hank8888

    hank8888 Coral Banded Shrimp

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    ya i got some new ones and let is soak in vinegar for a bit


    should i worry about the big flakes that fall off
     
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  6. Mr. Bill

    Mr. Bill Native Floridian

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    No. They'll attach to a rock and regrow or get eaten. Either way, they're harmless.
     
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  7. Dalivus

    Dalivus Plankton

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    Black, longspine urchins. They LOVE coraline. Just keep an eye on em so they don't clean off your rocks. I had SEVEN as hitchhikers and they went everywhere, one even preferred the glass. I eventually gave away 6 because they were eating all the coraline off my rocks but I still have one.
     
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  8. hank8888

    hank8888 Coral Banded Shrimp

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    I got the coraline off the glass my lank looks good now i seems like the coraline in my tank grows every where but my rocks
     
    hank8888, Dec 2, 2011
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