Which Form Of Algae Removal

[keastclan]

I have a bow fronted tank. In the guide it says not to use a magnet scraper. My long handled algae pad/sponge won't clean that algae spots off the glass as it doesn't make contact with the surface like it would if the glass was flat (cleans the sides perfectly).
What would other people use? Should I just get an algae sponge and hold it in my hand or is there a better tool. 
Also my bogwood probably could do with a little scrub (little bit of algae and also black beard algae), but I have a catfish which buries itself beneath it, so I don't want to upset/harm him.
Any suggestions??

 

[NickBFC]

I use a sponge, you can properly get into all the nooks and crannies then - also much quicker IMO. It's also easier to rinse as you go as to not scratch the glass. 

 

[DevotedToDiscus]

M3 Scotch sponge, and a wet arm 

 

[levahe]

I use those cheap dish washing sponges, 10 for £1

 

[keastclan]

Thanks for that, I was thinking that was the way to go, What about the bogwood, do I leave it alone, or upset my catfish?
Just been on holiday too, I use liquid carbon, so obviously wasn't dosing while I was away, I think that's why the black beard has taken hold. Do I just do my normal dosing of liquid carbon, or up it a bit?

 

[levahe]

I use a toothbrush to clean wood

 

[KirkyArcher]

depending on the type of algae (black beard is one type that responds well to liquid Co2 dosing)  x2 or x3 dose of liquid carbon for a couple of weeks will help, though some plants and shrimp can suffer as a result.

 

[keastclan]

X2, X3 is that X the recommended dose on the bottle???

 

[KirkyArcher]

double or triple dosing the amount of liquid carbon recomended for the volume of water in your tank

 

[levahe]

+1 also you can dilute the liquid co2 with water, about 1 part to 10 parts water. Then take the item with BBA on it out the tank, and spray the solution on and leave for 10 minutes