SanityChelle Posted November 4, 2013 Report Share Posted November 4, 2013 Now, I may be behind the ball here, but old plastic cards seem to make damn fine algae scrapers. I saw a video of someone using an old voucher card as a scraper, and as I've been battling green spot and hair algae, I decided to give it a go. It works so well, I don't think I'll be ever buying a proper scraper. My little butterfly sucker seems a little miffed though. [[ Wasn't sure where to post this little discovery, but as a total newbie, I figured this was the best place. ]] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sophia Posted November 4, 2013 Report Share Posted November 4, 2013 yep they are great, and don't scratch the glass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanmin4304 Posted November 4, 2013 Report Share Posted November 4, 2013 The idea has been around a while but still works very well. Good to see you are doing some research. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted November 4, 2013 Report Share Posted November 4, 2013 Scrape algae? That's a real thing? I don't think I've done that since about 2003. :slfg: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SanityChelle Posted November 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2013 Well, if you've got any advice on alternatives for a beginner, Ira, I'd love to hear it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted November 5, 2013 Report Share Posted November 5, 2013 Well, if you've got any advice on alternatives for a beginner, Ira, I'd love to hear it! I find a combination of a goldspot, redspot and 30 or so bristlenoses along with a generous helping of apathy to be quite effective. Seriously though, I only get a little algae in the cracks and crevices and around the edges of leaves and all I do is dump food in the tank and then change the water every few weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SanityChelle Posted November 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2013 Hmm, probably can't fit that many bristlenoses in my little tank. :lol: Ah well, something to aim for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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