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Discussion in 'Algae' started by starfish2217, Jul 11, 2011.

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  1. starfish2217

    starfish2217 Horrid Stonefish

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    So I tore down the much neglected bio cube. and I have the little green algae spots on the glass.. they are soooo hard to get off I have even tried a razor blade and can't get the stuff off the glass.. any ideas??
     
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  2. chris adams

    chris adams Purple Tang

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    try vinegar
     
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  3. starfish2217

    starfish2217 Horrid Stonefish

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    ah yes.. I will go try that now thanksss. it sucks that its raining outside right now as well.
     
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  4. chris adams

    chris adams Purple Tang

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    you may need to soak it a bit
     
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  5. starfish2217

    starfish2217 Horrid Stonefish

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    That would mean filling the whole thing back up! ahhh if worst comes to worst I could do that.
     
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  6. chris adams

    chris adams Purple Tang

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    no just take a paper towel and square it up and soak it and tape it over the hardest spots to get off. give it 15 minutes or so to soak in.
     
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  7. Mr. Bill

    Mr. Bill Native Floridian

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    Now there's a trick I need to remember! Great idea. :)
     
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  8. cgarner

    cgarner Skunk Shrimp

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    create a bigger angle with your razor blade and use a little more elbow grease. Did you ever get your pipes figured out?
     
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  9. starfish2217

    starfish2217 Horrid Stonefish

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    seriously! K+ to you

    I tried with the razor I just don't want to scratch the glass! as for the pipes.. Hmmm.... I know HOW they work I just wanna know if there is a way that I don't have to adjust them everytime..
     
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  10. Renee@LionfishLair

    Renee@LionfishLair 3reef Sponsor

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    That's the benefit of having a glass tank...., you cannot scratch it with a razor. Impossible, so go at it with a bit more gusto and without fear.




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    Renee@LionfishLair, Jul 12, 2011
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