Tools for Removing green spot algae?

[tcy81]

Hi all,

What do you use for removing green spot algae ?
and recommended tools to use ?
saw some magnet scaper for marine which cost quite expensive, don't know if really effective.

[illumnae]

i was told a credit card is the best way =) it's free too!

[tawauboy]

you can use a normal aquarium scraper that has a handle or a scouring pad or a plastic card.
just do not apply too much pressure as your tank may be scratched.

[mjck]

Razor blade + Hot Glue + Plastic fork + Hotglue + Long stick

Never fail me. Cheap pack of razor blade hotglue it to a plastic fork and extended with a stick of your choice. One stroke and clears anything on your glass. Just be careful not to slice your fishes/plants.

[marle]

Credit card or any other card that has the same make is fine, its definitely the cheapest and one of the most efficient way to do it for me.

[doubleace]

All kind of tools you can use like aquarium scraper, any cards that is plastic (eg. credit card), glass magnet, sponge and your fingernails.

[plausible]

i use sponge to wipe them off

[sookf]

If you like snails, you can try a freshwater nerite snail. One is enough to clean up my 2 ft tank glass. Can get 2-3 if you have a bigger tank.

[PeterGwee]

You can stop green spot algae with good CO2 and PO4 with respect to the amount of light added. Green dust is another matter though.

Regards,
Peter Gwee

[juggler]

I usually use credit card or a razor for really stubborn spots.
I have a friend who swears by using the Japan-made Magic Sponge, can be found in NTUC etc. Never tried it in tanks but I have used it on any other stubborn stains at home and it can be removed!

[tcy81]

not too sure if the magic sponge have any chemical...
i now using expired member's card from my girlfriend. haha.

[oblivion]

the magic sponge is simply magic
i use it too and trust me its magnificent
one scrub and almost anything comes off
and no scratches!

[o2bubble]

I will be buying magic sponge today!! From what I read, the gsa will be stuck in the sponge instead of flying about in the water and reattach again when using razor or credit cards etc. Looks like no chemicals as well. What a great product!

I usually use credit card or a razor for really stubborn spots.
I have a friend who swears by using the Japan-made Magic Sponge, can be found in NTUC etc. Never tried it in tanks but I have used it on any other stubborn stains at home and it can be removed!

Dun really agree as my Co2 is pretty high at ard 30 ppm with 2x150w Mh. Still kenna alot of green dust and GSA.

You can stop green spot algae with good CO2 and PO4 with respect to the amount of light added. Green dust is another matter though.

Regards,
Peter Gwee

[johannes]

normally use razor...

[equidorz]

the magic sponge is simply magic
i use it too and trust me its magnificent
one scrub and almost anything comes off
and no scratches!

hi there can i know where to buy the magic sponge from? what brand to buy and how much is it? wanan give it a try.

[wasabi8888]

ya me too...

NTUC has this? Any pictures for the packaging in the NTUC or is it just called Japan-made magic sponge... nowadays a lot of fake stuff

[linahalim]

invest in a good quality mag float glass cleaner
may be costly but worth it after a long run
trust me it is worthe the investment

Hi all,
What do you use for removing green spot algae ?
and recommended tools to use ?
saw some magnet scaper for marine which cost quite expensive, don't know if really effective.

[wasabi8888]

invest in a good quality mag float glass cleaner
may be costly but worth it after a long run
trust me it is worthe the investment

what is a good quality mag float cleaner? any specific brand?

[o2bubble]

Tried $3.50 jap sponge from ntuc and disappointed. Must scrab hard and many times for the gda algae to come out. Nothing best a razor and finger nail!

[doubleace]

scrapper or magnet cleaner is the best. Dont trust dont sponge.