Algae at base of sand

[DrMusik]

I was wondering if there was anything I could do about the algae against the glass on the sand bed? I see it in a lot of the pictures of other members tanks and I think it's pretty unsightly. I don't have any other algae on the rest of my tank. Can I stir is up with my forceps or will that release toxins? I don't have a phosphate meter but my nitrates are undetectable and I am running GFO through a HOB filter. I use RO/DI water only and do 15% water change weekly. Thanks.

 

[E.intheC]

I use an algae scraper (the one with the metal blade).. just go very slowly against the glass, and make sure you keep the sand away from the blade. Algae magnets don't do a great job on the bottom, as I'm sure you're aware.

 

[Lenny718]

A razor blade works wonders on the bottom and corners of the tank

 

[DrMusik]

wow, was afraid I'd have to buy another 200$ machine, will do thanks guys.

 

[dabo765]

A razor blade works wonders on the bottom and corners of the tank

+1 You could use one of those they use to remove inspection stickers for more control of the razor blade.

 

[Imbarrie]

Home depot sells a small plastic holder for single edge blades for a couple dollars.



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[rookie07]

I just stir it up

 

[cisco1717]

a nice control consistent water flow help me

 

[TripleT]

Pole scraper works perfect:

http://www.marinedepot.com/Tom_Aqua...Tom`s_Aquatics-OE1239-FIMTASLH-OE1240-vi.html

 

[DrMusik]

ended up using a pole scraper then putting some masking tape along the bottom of the tank. Stirred em'up then starved them out. Crystal clear now.

 

[skene]

masking tape on the bottom of the tank????
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