How do you keep algae off the glass?

Discussion in '3reef Site Polls' started by Matt Rogers, May 1, 2007.

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How do you keep algae off the glass?

  1. Scrub pads/brush

    16 vote(s)
    16.2%

  2. Razor

    12 vote(s)
    12.1%

  3. Magnetic scrubber

    63 vote(s)
    63.6%

  4. Chemicals

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  5. I look through the top

    3 vote(s)
    3.0%

  6. Other

    5 vote(s)
    5.1%
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  1. geekdafied

    geekdafied 3reef Sponsor

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  2. scubadu

    scubadu Plankton

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    Mag-float and credit card but I want a Mag-Flip if I can find one. website mag-flip.com is up but I can't find product anywhere. Saw it on new products on 3reef but it has otherwise vanished from site!
     
    scubadu, May 8, 2008
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  3. Surf rider

    Surf rider Bristle Worm

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  4. nunch

    nunch Aiptasia Anemone

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  5. HORTON16

    HORTON16 Sea Dragon

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    My Mexican Turbos are extremely good at keeping my glass clean. I have teo of them and one of them is always on the glass.
     
    HORTON16, May 15, 2008
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  6. Surf rider

    Surf rider Bristle Worm

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    Your right. Probably need to give it to her in a nice new 160 gallon bow front filled with champagne. Or - just suggest it my be nice for my day.:kiss:
     
    Surf rider, May 15, 2008
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  7. wastemanagement

    wastemanagement Eyelash Blennie

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    Glass algea Grrrrrr..... In my oppinion its the scurdge of the industry LOL
    I use magnetic scruber
     
    wastemanagement, May 15, 2008
    wastemanagement, May 15, 2008
    #27
  8. R34dawn

    R34dawn Ocellaris Clown

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    R34dawn, May 15, 2008
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  9. R34dawn

    R34dawn Ocellaris Clown

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    I use a magnetic float, just don't give it enough time to get bad
     
    R34dawn, May 15, 2008
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  10. Iraf

    Iraf Snowflake Eel

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    i use a float about once a week
     
    Iraf, May 19, 2008
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