The normal side should be safe? The other end can be “flipped” to use a plastic “blade”. I think the idea is to clean the surface daily to avoid coralline buildup.If the blade is metal I wouldn't use it. Ive done that before and poor outcome...
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The normal side should be safe? The other end can be “flipped” to use a plastic “blade”. I think the idea is to clean the surface daily to avoid coralline buildup.If the blade is metal I wouldn't use it. Ive done that before and poor outcome...
Yes use the plastic side! That is what I've been doing!The normal side should be safe? The other end can be “flipped” to use a plastic “blade”. I think the idea is to clean the surface daily to avoid coralline buildup.
I use the Tunze Scrubbers and those work greatSpeaking of cleaning: what’s a good magnetic algae scrubber - Mag-float? My wall thickness is 3/4”.
A tooth brush? Man, you're a glutton for punishment.I've have been using a toothbrush and its been rough hah. Might use the putty knife to see if that works! Thanks for the recommendations!
I did use it for awhile but now I got a aquascape scraper to help lol! Still use toothbrush from time to time!A tooth brush? Man, you're a glutton for punishment.
One of those plastic bladed acrylic scrapers work pretty well. Just a few passes and it gets rid of it. Hold it at like a 45 degree angle or so to the acrylic and you'll be fine. Mr Clean Magic Erasers are awesome too.
I have one toothbrush that has the bristles cut to fit in corners and another one to clean the neck of my skimmer.I did use it for awhile but now I got a aquascape scraper to help lol! Still use toothbrush from time to time!
I haven’t personally noHeard Mighty Magnets should work wonders in thicker walls. You guys use them?
Just carefully you can scratch it. I now use a brush specially for that. I don't want to say with certainty as to scratching but for hard stuff I use a blade for a large exacto knifeI was just curious on what is the best way to clean an acrylic tank? Have a lot of hard algae spots, which is hard to scrape off. I was curious on which tools or whatever helps the cleaning process? Thanks reefing fam!
Isn’t that gonna scratch the acrylic?Just carefully you can scratch it. I now use a brush specially for that. I don't want to say with certainty as to scratching but for hard stuff I use a blade for a large exacto knife
I've had an acrylic 500 gallon tank for 20 years and it still looks great. Best/easiest way to clean the inside is to use an appropriately sized magnet system, just make sure you get one for ACRYLIC, not glass! Also, for the "hard" stuff, use one of those plastic blades available from numerous sellers. If you SCRATCH the acrylic, there are sand pads from 3M and others that let you buff the scratches out WITHOUT needing to remove fish or water, even when the scratches are way below the waterline. Easy to use, a little time consuming, but safe for fish and they work great. Keep acrylic scratch free by avoiding fish, like puffers, that use their beaks to scratch the acrylic, and make sure you don't scratch with any sand as you do your normal maintenance.I was just curious on what is the best way to clean an acrylic tank? Have a lot of hard algae spots, which is hard to scrape off. I was curious on which tools or whatever helps the cleaning process? Thanks reefing fam!
Glad to hear! What algae magnet do you use/recommend? At 500g, I assume your wall thickness is likely at least 1” or wider? I’m looking for a good & reliable magnet for my 3/4” acrylic tank.I've had an acrylic 500 gallon tank for 20 years and it still looks great. Best/easiest way to clean the inside is to use an appropriately sized magnet system, just make sure you get one for ACRYLIC, not glass! Also, for the "hard" stuff, use one of those plastic blades available from numerous sellers. If you SCRATCH the acrylic, there are sand pads from 3M and others that let you buff the scratches out WITHOUT needing to remove fish or water, even when the scratches are way below the waterline. Easy to use, a little time consuming, but safe for fish and they work great. Keep acrylic scratch free by avoiding fish, like puffers, that use their beaks to scratch the acrylic, and make sure you don't scratch with any sand as you do your normal maintenance.
I was just curious on what is the best way to clean an acrylic tank? Have a lot of hard algae spots, which is hard to scrape off. I was curious on which tools or whatever helps the cleaning process? Thanks reefing fam!