Do you clean the algae/cyano between the sand and the glass?

Discussion in 'Algae' started by Robman, Jun 6, 2009.

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Do you clean the algae/cyano between the glass and the sand??

  1. Yes

    9 vote(s)
    69.2%

  2. No

    4 vote(s)
    30.8%
  1. Robman

    Robman Great White Shark

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    Just wanted to take a poll who does and does not do this. I do mine as needed, usually weekly. Some say not to mess with the sand. I dont think this hurts as it is just the perimeter of three sides--plus I love the way it looks when it is nice and white!!!!
     
    Robman, Jun 6, 2009
    Robman, Jun 6, 2009
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  2. inwall75

    inwall75 Giant Squid

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    always. I just used an old credit card.
     
    inwall75, Jun 6, 2009
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  3. Robman

    Robman Great White Shark

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    I use a plastic extendable scraper--basically the same thing.
     
    Robman, Jun 6, 2009
    Robman, Jun 6, 2009
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  4. steve wright

    steve wright Super Moderator

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    Yes for me, and i also use a plastic scrapper for this purpose


    Steve
     
    steve wright, Jun 6, 2009
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  5. kiarah

    kiarah Coral Banded Shrimp

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    Yes i do or it starts to look crappy!
    K
     
    kiarah, Jun 8, 2009
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  6. Crimson Ghost

    Crimson Ghost Blue Ringed Angel

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    I wouldn't have that much sand in my tank :)

    But if I did I'd want it cleaned.
     
    Crimson Ghost, Jun 8, 2009
    Crimson Ghost, Jun 8, 2009
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