TheGr8Blade Posted April 18, 2006 Report Share Posted April 18, 2006 I purchased a used tank a while back. There was a bit of algae on the inside back of the tank. I scrubbed it all off. Since this film has developed on the same wall. It is similar to letting a salt water tank totally evaporate, it would leave the tank walls white from the dried salt (which would be difficult to get off also). It is like that but green. I cannot get it off. What is strange also is that it is inly on the back wall of the tank... front and sides are fine. I need some suggestions on what to use. Currently, I do have fish/plants in this tank that are fine. I haven't a clue what to do with this tank besides buy a new one. Suggestions please, anyone? Thanks in advance... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thefishdude Posted April 18, 2006 Report Share Posted April 18, 2006 Have you tried a razorblade? I had the same problem in my 90 gallon - just on the back wall. Scraped it off with a razorblade every 5 days or so, decreased the time between water changes, and changed the position of the light over the tank - it's helped thus far.... *keeping fingers crossed* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGr8Blade Posted April 18, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2006 Hey, you know, I haven't tried a razor... I will try that out. Looks so gross. Decreasing the time between water changes, right now I am at 25-30% every Monday. Should I do smaller amounts twice a week> Thanks for the input! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAlberta Posted April 18, 2006 Report Share Posted April 18, 2006 What type of bulb are you using for lighting? Who long is your light on and does your tank get any direct sunlight? Dave :beer: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvision Posted April 18, 2006 Report Share Posted April 18, 2006 Increase your CO2 a bit. If it's a small tank (<25gal), you might want to try adding Seachem Excel per the dosing instructions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGr8Blade Posted April 18, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2006 What type of bulb are you using for lighting? Natural Glo (double bulbs) Who long is your light on and does your tank get any direct sunlight? About 12 hours and no sunlight (tank is in the basement) Increase your CO2 a bit. If it's a small tank (<25gal), you might want to try adding Seachem Excel per the dosing instructions. Have no CO2 :cry: It is a 20 gallon long, will try that Seachem Excel. Thanks for all your help! Any other suggestions/opinions appreciated also, keep posting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thefishdude Posted April 18, 2006 Report Share Posted April 18, 2006 Your water changes seem good... One thing I did forget to mention, as Dave reminded me - I decreased the daily light in the tank by 2 hours. Not sure if one thing solved the problem or a combination of all of them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGr8Blade Posted April 19, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2006 You guys are GREAT! Thanks...Will keep you updated on my "Algae Battle" LOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vapor Posted April 19, 2006 Report Share Posted April 19, 2006 I had one tank that always seemed to grow algae in the same spot. Got mad :boom: and really scrubbed the hell out of it and it seemed to work. I read somewhere that even though it looks like it is gone there are still some small fibers attached to the glass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGr8Blade Posted April 19, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2006 even though it looks like it is gone there are still some small fibers attached to the glass. OH man that bites! Especially since that is the tank with the puffer that seems to enjoy the taste of human flesh LOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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