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I have coralline algae growing in spots on the back wall of my BioCube and I'd like it to not be there. I have read you can scrape it off. Could anyone please advise me, what exactly do I use to scrape it that won't harm the background?
 
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I have coralline algae growing in spots on the back wall of my BioCube and I'd like it to not be there. I have read you can scrape it off. Could anyone please advise me, what exactly do I use to scrape it that won't harm the background?

Never mind, I think I will leave it! Lol If it bugs me more, I might try using an old credit card...
 

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Some varieties of sea urchins can eat coralline algae. There are also numerous algae scrappers with different attachments that can scrape it off with ease.
 
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Some varieties of sea urchins can eat coralline algae. There are also numerous algae scrappers with different attachments that can scrape it off with ease.

Thanks, @Blmain! I'll check it out! I was just worried about it scratching the plastic.

I have a little urchin that I love who eats all the coralline off my rocks, but not the back wall. Lol[emoji13]
 

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Just leave it. if you scrape it, the stuff will just grow back.
 

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