2007-04-26 13:40:52 · 13 answers · asked by PUFFER MAN 3 in Pets ➔ Fish
Yes. It's a good idea. Your glass is too strong to worry about scratching it with a razor blade. Be careful about the corners though. Try to stay away from any silicone beads that are joining the tank together. Otherwise, you may give yourself a leak. The silicone is easily cleaned with a sponge. If you're not certain about the razor blade, try the pet store. There are a ton of various scrapers. Most have a plastic blade. Enjoy!
2007-04-26 13:51:14 · answer #1 · answered by Popnfresh 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's a good idea.
It will get off the algae better than a sponge.
Be careful not to scratch the glass, or cut the fish! :^)
2007-04-26 13:48:01 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, i have tried it and its much more effective than scrubbing with a algae sponge (takes a few scrubs before the algae comes out). The only thing i would be worried about is scraping near the silicone.
2007-04-26 14:37:54 · answer #3 · answered by flipnotik 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Beyond your variety's aquatic creatures that eat algae, A razors ok but I found the magnate cleaners work best.
2007-04-26 16:31:12 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get yourself an Olive Nerite Snail and never worry about algae again, 2 if your tank is pretty big.
2007-04-26 17:21:45 · answer #5 · answered by Palor 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You really shouldnt. Stores have special scrubbing sponges that are for aquariums. There's also a product that has 2 parts, both with magnets in them. That way you put one part in the tank, one outside of the tank and move it with your hand, that way your hand won't get all wet.
2007-04-26 13:49:22 · answer #6 · answered by laura g 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No,Because it might scratch the sides use a brush or something soft for cleaning,or you can buy a sucker fish that eats algae.
2007-04-26 15:20:28 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
in case your tank is gigantic adequate and has adequate space perchance make investments in shrimp or bristle nostril Pleco. If not then elbow grease is the words. you could also purchase an algae magnet it really is available.
2016-12-04 22:35:38 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends, if the glass is tempered,-- no problem. If it's soft(like Oceanic tanks,real thick),then care must be exercised to avoid scratching. If it's acrylic DON'T.
2007-04-26 14:02:31 · answer #9 · answered by PeeTee 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
get the magnet at the pet supply store. Its about 3 bucks and makes the glass sparkle again.
2007-04-26 13:58:17 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋