Cleaning The Tubes On My Hang On The Back Filter

[guppy fan]

I've knowtised that I'm getting some algea build up in the tubes on my hang on the back filter. I was just woundering what things are safe to use to get it off. would a q-tip work? Oh, but then again, it wouldn't be long enough. I would rather not use algea away type stuff.
Thanks in advance.

 

[guppy fan]

Hello

 

[Rooster]

Can you not thread a bit of string though them ? Thats what I do with externals - then tie on a small bit of clean cloth.... and pull it through.

 

[OohFeeshy]

Providing it doesn't block the flow, there's probably no need to remove it. Depending on the type, it could even be beneficial.

 

[Inchworm]

Hi guppy fan

When I had AquaClears, I would wet a paper towel, wrap it around a slender knife and wipe out the tube with it.

 

[BigC]

Im sure you will be able to get hold of something like this in the States.
http/www.aquatics-online.co.uk/catalogue...accessories.asp
Baby bottle brushes work just as well.
Regards
BigC

 

[guppy fan]

O.k. Thanks!

 

[Hollymolly4]

I have those, I think I got them at petsmart. Come in handy for cleaning the filter. Works great in the tube. I hate seing that all dirty. There's pleanty of other places for the algae and benificial bacteria to grow.