Coraline Algae Removal

[Cristi]

I let the back panel of my tank get covered with coraline algae and now I have decided that I do not like it there. I know I can scrape it off, but how do I removed the flakes as they fall off? Can I do a little at a time and will it eventually breakdown or will it end up clogging the equipment if I scrape it off? Any suggestions on how I can remove it safely. Thanks.

[b.branscombe]

Just leave the stuff you scrape off. It won't do any damage to your equipment.

[Dubbin1]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10426906#post10426906 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by b.branscombe
Just leave the stuff you scrape off. It won't do any damage to your equipment.

If there is enough of it, it "could" plug things up.

[Cristi]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10427447#post10427447 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Dubbin1
If there is enough of it, it "could" plug things up.

Just what I love--differing opinions:) I probably will not remove it all at once. Maybe a little before every weekly water change. Thanks.

[Trigeek]

Cristi,

I recently scraped my back clean of corraline. You'll like the look so much better. I did it over 2 weeks, before a water change each week. No problems.