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mdisalvo55
12/10/2007, 12:07 PM
How do you guys get rid of the green algae that forms on the glass...the kind that my magfloat cannot get rid of. It's mainly on the curves, but I can't get that off with a razor because of the curve...Is there a special tool that will work? Should I buy the nano magfloat?

Husky_1
12/10/2007, 12:45 PM
Do you have a bow front , if you do then placing the razor veritical works. If you have more of a fishbowl shape then I would take some of the filter floss material and scrub away...

Ericksreef
12/10/2007, 04:17 PM
I find the magnet takes most of it off as I go arond with it.
What I can't get come off with an algae pad.

jdieck
12/10/2007, 04:26 PM
For bow glass you can get a magnet cleaner for one thickness larger and inside use a thicker white fiber pad. 1/2" to 3/4" thick, the pad will take the curvature of the glass. If you cut the pad larger than the magnet, the pice overhanging will fold wround the magnet when in a curved croner so it will clean it.

For tough coraline growth in curved areas you can use a manual scraper shaped for the purpose. See link.
http://www.premiumaquatics.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=CPR-SCRAP&Category_Code=Algaecleaners

http://www.premiumaquatics.com/images/cprscrap.jpg

asm481
12/10/2007, 04:59 PM
Or use the Mr. Clean magic eraser. There is no cleaner in the sponge it works great!

thrillreefer
12/10/2007, 08:42 PM
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11354135#post11354135 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by mdisalvo55
How do you guys get rid of the green algae that forms on the glass...the kind that my magfloat cannot get rid of. It's mainly on the curves, but I can't get that off with a razor because of the curve...Is there a special tool that will work?


Um, couldn't you just use your hand? If it's just for the corners and stuff, it really doesn't take much time at all, especially in a nano...

MikePowell
12/10/2007, 10:58 PM
I have a nimble mag cleaner. Super strong and works on the curve like a charm.

gatordoc
12/12/2007, 08:25 PM
+1

Rue
12/12/2007, 10:19 PM
...toothbrush...er, a dedicated one...NOT a used one!