Algae on the tank, not in the water

[Def]

Hi all,

Quick question. Does anyone have any clever ideas for dealing with algae that forms on the tank and cover plate glass *out of the water*? I just spent 30 mins cleaning it off the top 1/4 inch and the sliding glass access panels of my tank, bit annoying to do that every week...

Cheers!

 

[Teelie]

Less light should do it.

 

[Def]

Only have 1 25w tube on for 9 hours a day at the moment, and I'm getting a shipment of new plants in a few days so I can't reduce it further. I took the other tube out because it was over the fry net...

Any other solutions? I've heard of wiping lemon juice over it (!)...

 

[Shizat]

I use some heavy strength Comet cleaning solution and it cleans it in a few seconds. Just make sure to clean it off real good before putting it back in place.

 

[guppygirl]

I wouldn't use any cleaning solution, no matter how good you clean it off. It can get stuck under the glass and hood. Otherwise, I'm not sure how you'd keep it clean. Sorry!

 

[Teelie]

Try vinegar. It's natural and a good cleaner but I don't know if vinegar would deter or promote algae growth afterwards.