Use what to scrape those spot algae???

[dinoegg]

Hi guys,

What do you all use to get rid those stubborn spot algae on glass? I tried to use sponge before but must use great strength inorder to remove them. Thinking of using phone card[] [] [] but don't know whether it will cause scratches or not. Any remedy??

1 more thing, how do you guys clean those ugly algae that got trap in between the gravel and the glass?

[LiquidFX]

I used phonecard and so far no scratches. I also use razor blade for those hard to remove algae. But make sure you don't cut yourself and your razor blade is not rusty.

[jacian]

I use MRT cards, much flexible than a phonecard. You can also use filter floss, not that effective but confirm safe to the fish.

[sherchoo]

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On 1/3/2002 3:30:05 PM

Hi guys,

What do you all use to get rid those stubborn spot algae on glass? I tried to use sponge before but must use great strength inorder to remove them. Thinking of using phone card[] [] [] but don't know whether it will cause sketches or not. Any remedy??

1 more thing, how do you guys clean those ugly algae that got trap in between the gravel and the glass?
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Phone card is a good way to remove the spaot algae and even on the edges of the gravel. I used to have a magnetic scrubber. It worked pretty well till one day it got lost. Then I got the Tetratec glass scrapper which really well (better than the mag scrub). If your tank is made of glass, then you should not worry too much abt scratches....

[David]

a small fellowella aka twig catfish may help as well....if you do just remember that one will be sufficient.....size is best between 2 to 3in......maximum size will be at 6in...do not get the royal fellowella.

[vinz]

What algae is the fellowella most effective against?

[Simon]

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On 1/3/2002 7:04:05 PM

What algae is the fellowella most effective against?

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spotted algae

[hwchoy]

Simon, does the fartowella eats anything else besides algae? Gan was trying to offer one but I didn't take it, $12 and such an ugly bugger (the fartowella I mean, not Gan [] )

Could be a good thing as I just tried an algae medicine (Aqumedi Algae Stop-90), just two applications over 2 weeks, it is now more than 2 weeks since the application, still no algae (both GSA and BBA). Miraculously no fish died. Plants I'm not so sure as they weren't doing so well anyhow.

[David]

hi hwchoy

nope....fellowella's main diet is algae and thats about it....pretty much like ottos.

[sherchoo]

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On 1/3/2002 10:46:27 PM

Could be a good thing as I just tried an algae medicine (Aqumedi Algae Stop-90), just two applications over 2 weeks, it is now more than 2 weeks since the application, still no algae (both GSA and BBA). Miraculously no fish died. Plants I'm not so sure as they weren't doing so well anyhow.
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Normally, any chemicals that kills algae kills plants. IMHO, the best algae killer is hard work and patience.

[sherchoo]

Oh yeah,

Another good spot algae eater would be the flower snails (not apple snails). It doesn't grow really big and looks quite nice with stripes on it's shell (that's only my opinion). Problem is they don't do very well in our soft water planted tank as the shells might dissolve, but so far mine is still ok **touch wood**. Also they have a nasty habit of leaving white spots all over the place that looks like eggs but I suspect they are not...... but.... but I don't mind cos it did a super job clearing my algae.

[LiquidFX]

Why not the royal farlowella?

[AirStern]

hwchoy, are you alvin?

[David]

liquid, they grow to an average length of 10 to 12in......and at that size, they may re-design most of your plants to laceplants.

probably large aquaria that is 6ft and above may be able to handle just one......

[hwchoy]

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On 1/4/2002 12:13:02 AM

hwchoy, are you alvin?
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nope[]

tried the scraping routine for 6 months, too traumatic for my fishes, chance upon this algae killer so I thought "why not!?"

[LiquidFX]

Oh, hahaha thanks for the info.

Ever I saw the pic of one of them on the aquarium reference book I have, I've been tempted to get it... but so far never see it before yet. Do you know where to see the real thing?

BTW, the normal farlowellas do get very nice in your tank. When their natural split tails grow long, they look very good especially when they wave them about.

[David]

hi liquid ...gan fish farm has got tons of royal fellowella(around 4in).....in fact it is when they reach mature size that the beauty of the royal fellowella shows.

The finaged are extended and the lyre tail are much longer then the regular ones.

[LiquidFX]

Huh! How come I always go there but never see...

Time to remove the stamps man....

[DEA]

hihi
using mrt cards and phone cards ime is not a good idea, because the damn cards can and do get stuck to the surface as it's flat
use expired credit cards
the side with the protruding letters/numbers should be towards the glass
thus, even if you slip and press the card against the glass, it won't be stuck there

[sherchoo]

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On 1/4/2002 12:26:06 AM

hihi
using mrt cards and phone cards ime is not a good idea, because the damn cards can and do get stuck to the surface as it's flat
use expired credit cards
the side with the protruding letters/numbers should be towards the glass
thus, even if you slip and press the card against the glass, it won't be stuck there
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Stuck? soree.. don't get you......