cidley69 Posted December 29, 2006 Report Share Posted December 29, 2006 Does anyone know the best way to clean algae off porous surfaces, like lava rock? Not sure how to tackle this, do they sell a product you can soak the rock in? What would work best for cleaning algae off tank ornaments with little nooks and crannies in them (hard to get at with a scrubber)? Just thought I am likely not the first person to wonder this so it would be great to learn from some of the combined experience here on this excellent forum. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toirtis Posted December 29, 2006 Report Share Posted December 29, 2006 I would just use a sink of warm water and a scrub-brush on the rock (or a pressure washer), a slightly softer brush on the ornaments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vallisneria Posted December 29, 2006 Report Share Posted December 29, 2006 I've cleaned algae off my lava rock by using a bleach solution(to kill the algae) and then use a scrub brush to get the algae off. Took a bit of elbow grease but it worked. Then just rinse really well and l let dry to make sure the bleach is gone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidley69 Posted December 29, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2006 i was thinking bleach might be usefull. what sort of mix ratio do you use? based on what i have read in this and other forums, for the most part there is nothing that works better or comes more recommended than good old fashioned water and elbow grease. i think one of us should develop a product to help with cleaning algae, might be an idea to take to the dragons (on cbc). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toirtis Posted December 29, 2006 Report Share Posted December 29, 2006 i was thinking bleach might be usefull. what sort of mix ratio do you use? 5%-8% does just fine...make sure you use a pure bleach, though...nothing with 'fibreguard' or scent in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FishBrain Posted December 29, 2006 Report Share Posted December 29, 2006 I have some stuff that is called CLEAN-IT, made by Aquatronics. Haven't tried it yet. It was given to me and I was told it works good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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