Removing algae from silicon sealant

[Arfie]

Got a new tank today, only a 70 Litre, but it was free , unfortunately it was MINGING , in fact its from my aunty who had a goldfish in and didn't clean it for months as they didn't want the fish I made her give the fish away before she kills it and I've had the tank, some people make me SO MAD .

Anyhow, the clear silicon sealant is impregnated with algae, which I cant seem to get out, I've rubbed, scrubbed and sterilised the thing, am I gonna have to put up with it or is there a magic solution to clean it off?

I don't want to put any fish in, as I'm going on holiday early in November and there's nobody to look after the tank I have.

Cheers
Arfie

 

[lizard]

Not sure what "minging" means, but anyway...

I've been able to remove algae from silicone by simply scrubbing it with a toothbrush. However, your algae problem sounds much more severe than any I've ever had.

Good luck!

Pamela
aka Married Lizard

 

[Link]

Try scrubbing with a tooth brush and by using a salt solution in hot water. The salt acts like an abrasive and sterilizes as well

 

[Arfie]

Cheers guys, will do tomorrow.

Arfie

PS: Lizard sorry I forgot it's a UK word so here you go - Definition of Minging

 

[Link]

Minging

 

[Final Dynazty]

Good luck.

 

[Arfie]

Cheers guys the toothbrush seems to have worked but now my teeth have gone green .

Arfie

 

[Nidge]

Cheers guys the toothbrush seems to have worked but now my teeth have gone green .

Arfie