Algae scraper

[deone]

Anyone know where I can purchase those acrylic algae scraper?
GC has those that are too expensive

[tawauboy]

you can use any old expired credit cards, cash cards, ...
works well but you need to dip your hand/s into the water

[tetrakid]

For a really clean scrape, nothing can beat those olden razor blades. But need to hunt around for it. Maybe at night market stalls.

[e[V]o|ut|on]

Hi TS,

Are you looking for this? I got this from GC for about $5 if I remember correctly.

[sammajor]

Is it plastic material. Like those credit card material?

[deone]

I'm talking about those with a long handle, acrylic type. I usually see DIY types but not sold in LFS

[Shadow]

you can use any old expired credit cards, cash cards, ...
works well but you need to dip your hand/s into the water

That is right , you are at the wrong hobby if you don't want your hand to be wet

[felix_fx2]

I'm talking about those with a long handle, acrylic type. I usually see DIY types but not sold in LFS

Metal handle one cheaper, not so pretty. But not getting my fingers wet a day I feel uneasy

[e[V]o|ut|on]

Is it plastic material. Like those credit card material?

Yes, it is made from acrylic.

[edge80]

By far razor is the best. I normally use magnetic scrubbers to get rid of the algae followed by non abrasive wool to reach the corners. Razor comes in handy for limestone stains.

[deone]

Metal handle one cheaper, not so pretty. But not getting my fingers wet a day I feel uneasy

May i know where you find those metal handle one? I see the ones at GC can buy me a new canister filter lol

[e[V]o|ut|on]

are your referring to this?


this comes with 2 more 'heads' as well.

[deone]

This looks nice as well, where did you get it and how much?

[e[V]o|ut|on]

This looks nice as well, where did you get it and how much?

my friend got it from Yun Feng Aquarium, Tampines St 81, opposite Temasek Poly. He can't remember how much already.

[Shadow]

this one quite common, you can get it from C328, seaview, na, etc

[deone]

this one quite common, you can get it from C328, seaview, na, etc

Thanks, able to share the rough cost of the product?

[Shadow]

sorry never buy one, so no idea.

[mukyo]

Does it clear green spot?
My shrimp tank is full of them. Even snail dont seem to clear them.

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[tetrakid]

For scraping algae spots, an old-time razor blade is superb. These blades come in small rectangular boxe of 10 in a box, and are available at most good pasar malams.

But care mus be taken so as not to cut one's fingers. For this purpose make a holder for the razor blade. Go to Pupular bookstore and buy a packet of palstic strips used for holding documents. Then slip the razor blade into one end and go scraping.

Alternatively, if one prefers to wet one' hands for greater pleasure in the hobby, one can also cut a small piece of the plastic to fit the length of the razor blade and then use it as the protective handle to prevent cutting one's fingers.