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

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  1. malac0da13

    malac0da13 Torch Coral

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    There's those magnetic scrapers...don't know how well they work though.

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  3. evolved

    evolved Wrasse Freak

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    Would a Mag-Flip 100 work if you went from side to side? Might still be a pain with the curvature though.
     
  4. Kristiavi

    Kristiavi Coral Banded Shrimp

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    I do it! I dont like anything touching me and slimy things gross me out. I wear gloves everytime i stick my hands in the tank.
     
  5. insanespain

    insanespain Ocellaris Clown

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    Whats the point? To reach the sandbed in my tank I've got to basically go up to my armpit.
     
  6. malac0da13

    malac0da13 Torch Coral

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    That's why I got rid of my 90 was to annoying to work in lol.

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  7. Doratus

    Doratus Teardrop Maxima Clam

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    Because your hands produce a lot more sweat and oil than your arms do. I never use them though. lol

    I find that even on flat glass the scrapers never really get everything off. After a couple of days the film is back, sometimes sooner. When I use a razor blade the glass seems to stay clean for at least a week. After that week, it is easier to clean with a regular scrubber. So I basically use the razor like once a month and the scrubber tool as needed in between.
     
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  9. VitalApparatuz

    VitalApparatuz Feather Duster

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    its glass not acrylic yes?
     
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    Doratus Teardrop Maxima Clam

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    Good point. I just assumed from the thread title.
     
  11. jdameli1

    jdameli1 Torch Coral

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    Yes it's a glass tank :) I think I'll just have to sit and razor blade it ... Bleh