Cleaning Scratches from glass

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  1. montecarloz38

    montecarloz38 Fire Shrimp

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    Guys how do you clean algae from the scratches in the glass. After my last move of the aquarium I managed to scratch from front glass even more and you can tell because of algae. A blade did not work and nether did my electrical toothbrush that I have been using to clean powerheads and silicone corners.
     
    montecarloz38, Dec 31, 2010
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  2. jdameli1

    jdameli1 Torch Coral

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    You could try a regular sponge, that seems to help with mine, and my mag float does a pretty good job.

    I never thought of the electric toothbrush though that is a good idea!
     
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  3. Sco-tie

    Sco-tie Bristle Worm

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    a metal scourer like a cross between a sponge and steel wool works well for me and they are cheap and can get most anything off with out scratching the glass further
     
    Sco-tie, Jan 1, 2011
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  4. rc_mcwaters3

    rc_mcwaters3 Clown Trigger

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    adobie pad wont scratch the glass just make sure its clean.
     
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  5. newguy420

    newguy420 Skunk Shrimp

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    I use the stiff side of Velcro. Seems to work for me.. I have a couple gouges.. Good luck
     
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