Glass Cleaning Q

[cynic]

Hi folks, just a quickie..

I have some algae on the glass thats getting a little carried away, i haven't gone at it too much as the plec does have some but its getting a bit much.

Just wondered on the best scraper/scrubber options and peoples opinions. I looked in the LFS and there are all sorts of stuff. I was thinking of a glass scraper from the pound shop?

 

[ZoddyZod]

I use the magnet ones. Work for me. Just don't get any dirt/grit on the pads or you'll end up scratching the glass.

 

[fluttermoth]

I use cheap washing up sponges from the supermarket (NOT ones that have any soap or detergent in them obviously!). The ones that are sponge with a layer of coarse scrubber on one side.

 

[cynic]

I have one of the mag scrapers but there are some darker spots on the glass that it doesent shift. I'll give the sponges a bash.

Cheers

 

[Proxo]

I use.. Handle with a blade on the end, also switches to a pad type thingy ma bobby

 

[KrystaK]

I use something similar to s squeegy(sp?) and it works very well

 

[mattyeatsmatts]

For tough parts use one of the blade types. Personally I use a good ol'scrubbing pad

 

[Tizer]

i don't ever clean the glass on my tank :\ i think i used a course sponge thing once last year though. Did the job. Oh, occasionally i use a Stanley knife blade to scrape the scum mark off where the water normally sits in one of my small tanks!

 

[Lufbramatt]

kitchen sponge. dont see the point of expensive things with long handles, thats what arms are for.

 

[ZoddyZod]

i don't ever clean the glass on my tank :\

that's because you upgrade before any algae takes hold.

 

[Tizer]

i don't ever clean the glass on my tank :\

that's because you upgrade before any algae takes hold.

!!!!!!

I've just never had algae in my tank, i know loads of people suffer, but i don't

 

[BigbruiserAl]

If you want the BEST your will want a kent scrapper they are used in marine tanks as the algae in there is a nightmare. I got the scrapper and kent kit(where you can change heads for dif needs)for £35. Very expensive but no freshwater alage take more then 30 sec to clean up

 

[DrRob]

I used to use a variety of things, but now I've got the fertiliser levels right it doesn't seem to happen much.

 

[Alm0stAwesome]

Get one of these thingies - it's what I use, love it

 

[cynic]

Well, certainly varied methods