Need help to remove algae stain

**koolman** · 22nd Jan 2011, 10:02

Hi all

My present 6ft tank is situated near to the window and there is afternoon sun. I clean my tank weekly with the magnetic cleaner but it fail to get rid of some of the stubborn green algae stain on it. As CNY is near the corner, I would like to give my tank a fresh look by removing it. Please advise me on what can I do to remove them.. Happy CNY in advance..

Thanks
Koolman

**hellomyfriend** · 23rd Jan 2011, 18:53

throw in some snails?

**Skechid** · 24th Jan 2011, 09:53

Buy some SAE? They do good with algae... Or snails as hellomyfriend suggested.

**coolgear101** · 24th Jan 2011, 11:34

get a few suckerfish(pleco).

**cheetf** · 24th Jan 2011, 12:46

All else fails, use a boxcutter blade.

**tranzy** · 24th Jan 2011, 22:10

im in a similar situation, my tank is in the balcony under window. I use a toothbrush for tight spaces and a big scrub for larger surfaces. the scrub is those with very dense, hard bristles, can buy at budget shops at 80c or a dollar...

**Goondoo** · 24th Jan 2011, 23:07

Seems like the expired credit card trick is being forgotten....
If that fails, try getting melamine foam from Daiso....

**Jimmy** · 25th Jan 2011, 09:00

my tank used to have those stubborn green spots too. been sourcing around for solutions like using snails, SAE, brush, blade, credit card, lime whatever still can't get rid of them in a fast and efficient way. so since i am restarting the tank, i used those green bottle cleaning solution, cost $2 i think, that is used for cleaning toilet bowl and squeeze the solution around the tank's wall and leave it for awhile before i use a sponge to gently clean it. in fact you don't even need to use sponge, just wash with water will do. everything gone in a non-tiring way. of course you have to rinse with water to get rid of any remaining of the cleaning solution and this method is for non setup tank.

**koolman** · 25th Jan 2011, 19:35

Originally Posted by hellomyfriend

throw in some snails?

Does Snail really helps.. I do have snail grow in my tank but it doesnt help at all..

Originally Posted by Skechid

Buy some SAE? They do good with algae... Or snails as hellomyfriend suggested.

I am keeping monster fishes so Im afraid that they will become my fishes food.. keke

Originally Posted by coolgear101

get a few suckerfish(pleco).

I kept L190 and L80 before but doesnt help at all.

Originally Posted by cheetf

All else fails, use a boxcutter blade.

Will this scratches my tank??

Originally Posted by tranzy

im in a similar situation, my tank is in the balcony under window. I use a toothbrush for tight spaces and a big scrub for larger surfaces. the scrub is those with very dense, hard bristles, can buy at budget shops at 80c or a dollar...

The height of my tank are quite deep, I dont think that I could reach it with my arms.. How I wish I am fantastic four rubberman.. Keke

Originally Posted by Goondoo

Seems like the expired credit card trick is being forgotten....
If that fails, try getting melamine foam from Daiso....

I will try to get the melamine foam but need to see how to reach the mid of my tank..

Originally Posted by Jimmy

my tank used to have those stubborn green spots too. been sourcing around for solutions like using snails, SAE, brush, blade, credit card, lime whatever still can't get rid of them in a fast and efficient way. so since i am restarting the tank, i used those green bottle cleaning solution, cost $2 i think, that is used for cleaning toilet bowl and squeeze the solution around the tank's wall and leave it for awhile before i use a sponge to gently clean it. in fact you don't even need to use sponge, just wash with water will do. everything gone in a non-tiring way. of course you have to rinse with water to get rid of any remaining of the cleaning solution and this method is for non setup tank.

No way.. My fishes are inside the tank unless you say that it is a totally empty tank..

Thanks all for the reply.. I will have to see what can I do..