Best way to remove Green Spot Algae from glass?

**AzFishKid** · 11-01-2009, 09:45 PM

So i've been having issues with getting a lot of green spot algae on the glass of my 85g, and i was wondering if anyone had any suggestions on how to scrape it off?

I've been using a big brush, which works fine, but it requires a lot of elbow grease. And when the algae is everywhere on the glass, it's too much work!

I was thinking about getting the stainless steel algae scraper from GLA. Has anyone tried this?

What causes GSA? How can I prevent it?

Thanks,
AzFishKid

tnsser · 11-01-2009, 10:36 PM

razor blade

SearunSimpson · 11-01-2009, 11:13 PM

I find I get GSA in areas of my tank that get natural sunlinght. There is a corner on both my 5.5gl desk top nano, and my 33gl nature that get sunlight during certain parts of the day, and its only in those areas that I get GSA. I now close my curtains for an hour or so a day when the sun comes across my room.

AubLaw · 11-02-2009, 12:44 AM

I use Mr. Clean Magic Erasers, the original. There are no chemicals or any kind of additive, its just a micro-pore sponge really. Been using them for 3 or 4 years now.

**AzFishKid** · 11-02-2009, 01:56 AM

Just got a stainless steel algae scraper from petsmart for $3, and it works great!

**plantbrain** · 11-02-2009, 04:05 PM

Best device:

Credit card.

Only good thing they are good for.
100% safe for glass.

Regards,
Tom Barr

hoa101 · 11-04-2009, 03:54 AM

I prefer my AAA card, since I never get to use it for anything else. That's what happens when you buy Japanese-made autos.

On the other hand, credit cards earn me 1-3% on everything I buy, which is useful indeed. It's like a 1.5% discount on my entire life!

shakti84 · 11-04-2009, 03:59 AM

BLAHhahahaha hoa101

nismo tetra · 11-04-2009, 04:19 AM

razor blade, credit card (also good as ice scrapers, just cover up the hands lol), or a fancy schmancy magnetic scraper. Depending on what fish you have, it makes a fun chore. Chase and attack.

11-01-2009, 09:45 PM	#1 (permalink)
AzFishKid Aquariums are my life. (View User Tanks) PTrader: (24/100%) Join Date: May 2008 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 1,232	Best way to remove Green Spot Algae from glass? So i've been having issues with getting a lot of green spot algae on the glass of my 85g, and i was wondering if anyone had any suggestions on how to scrape it off? I've been using a big brush, which works fine, but it requires a lot of elbow grease. And when the algae is everywhere on the glass, it's too much work! I was thinking about getting the stainless steel algae scraper from GLA. Has anyone tried this? What causes GSA? How can I prevent it? Thanks, AzFishKid __________________ 85 Gallon Planted • New!2,500 Gallon Koi Pond • New!500 Gallon Turtle Pond

11-01-2009, 10:36 PM	#2 (permalink)
tnsser Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: knoxville,tn Posts: 49	razor blade __________________ Eheim Pimp Club Member 6996

11-01-2009, 11:13 PM	#3 (permalink)
SearunSimpson Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Tsawwassen, BC, Canada Posts: 960	I find I get GSA in areas of my tank that get natural sunlinght. There is a corner on both my 5.5gl desk top nano, and my 33gl nature that get sunlight during certain parts of the day, and its only in those areas that I get GSA. I now close my curtains for an hour or so a day when the sun comes across my room. __________________ "You think you have tomorrow, but when tomorrow comes it's not tomorrow; it's now- and that's all you have" - Marc Johnson Ehei-Pimpfen 276 yo!

11-02-2009, 01:56 AM	#5 (permalink)
AzFishKid Aquariums are my life. (View User Tanks) PTrader: (24/100%) Join Date: May 2008 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 1,232	Just got a stainless steel algae scraper from petsmart for $3, and it works great! __________________ 85 Gallon Planted • New!2,500 Gallon Koi Pond • New!500 Gallon Turtle Pond

11-02-2009, 04:05 PM	#6 (permalink)
plantbrain Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (57/100%) Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: The swamp Posts: 5,125	Best device: Credit card. Only good thing they are good for. 100% safe for glass. Regards, Tom Barr __________________ www.BarrReport.com >(///)> The monthly Aquatic Plant Horticulture journal

11-02-2009, 12:44 AM	#4 (permalink)
AubLaw Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (5/100%) Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Dover, Delaware Posts: 91	I use Mr. Clean Magic Erasers, the original. There are no chemicals or any kind of additive, its just a micro-pore sponge really. Been using them for 3 or 4 years now.

11-04-2009, 03:54 AM	#7 (permalink)
hoa101 Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: herndon, va Posts: 39	I prefer my AAA card, since I never get to use it for anything else. That's what happens when you buy Japanese-made autos. On the other hand, credit cards earn me 1-3% on everything I buy, which is useful indeed. It's like a 1.5% discount on my entire life!

11-04-2009, 03:59 AM	#8 (permalink)
shakti84 Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Greensboro North Carolina Posts: 54	BLAHhahahaha hoa101

11-04-2009, 04:19 AM	#9 (permalink)
nismo tetra Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (2/100%) Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Missouri Posts: 155	razor blade, credit card (also good as ice scrapers, just cover up the hands lol), or a fancy schmancy magnetic scraper. Depending on what fish you have, it makes a fun chore. Chase and attack. __________________ 1,500 gal fish room. (mostly amazon predatory fish) one matamata turtle tank. I dedicated a 20 gallon tank to plants and smaller fish lol. Got to start somewhere http://community.webshots.com/user/nismosilvia240

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