Corralline taking over glass.... Stupid Bow Front tank!!!

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  1. jdameli1

    jdameli1 Torch Coral

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    The coraline is taking over the front glass... Its everywhere!!!

    I have never been able to find a good scraper to get it off since with the bow from the razor doesnt sit flat,

    any suggestions on a good scraper that I could use its a glass tank
     
    jdameli1, Jul 21, 2011
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  2. DBOSHIBBY

    DBOSHIBBY Sleeper Shark

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    if you take a razor and scrape horizontally it should work right??
     
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  3. juniorx

    juniorx Astrea Snail

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    +1

    I smacked myself when I finally figured out to do it horizontally.
     
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  4. jdameli1

    jdameli1 Torch Coral

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    I was hoping there was some magical scraper I was missing that went sideways lol I hate putting my hands in the tank lol
     
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  5. Doratus

    Doratus Teardrop Maxima Clam

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    I hate putting my hands in the tank but sometimes there is no way to avoid it. Just do it thoroughly and you wont have to do it again for some time. I just use regular hardware store razor blades. I wash them off with soap first because it seems like they come with some kind of coating to prevent rust.
     
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  6. Doratus

    Doratus Teardrop Maxima Clam

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    You could also use latex gloves. I know a lot of reefers do.
     
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  7. JJL

    JJL Purple Tang

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    I wouldnt wash anything that is going in my tank with soap because it could raise phosphates.
     
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  8. Doratus

    Doratus Teardrop Maxima Clam

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    I think there is little risk if the item is thoroughly rinsed off and dried. Especially when its a small piece of metal.

    That being said, it's pretty much the only thing I wash with soap that goes in my tank.
     
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  9. elwolfe

    elwolfe Coral Banded Shrimp

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  10. Reef4life

    Reef4life Feather Duster

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    what about throwing in a urchin in there ;) I know he eats it like crazy.. now if we could only train him to stay in the front :p
     
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