Removing Coraline

[Sherri]

So, after five months, I finally moved everything from my 65g into my 180g over the weekend. What a job. I am a wreck. Most of the corals are okay but not everything is where or as it need to be yet.

So yesterday I spent hours and hours cleaning and taking down all of the equipment from the 65g. So here's my question -- is there an easy way to get the coraline algae off? My arm is sore! I have all of it off one side of the glass, the overflow seems impossible as it is textured plastic, and there is a bunch left on the glass on the other side. Seriously, I broke two razor blades. Any advice?

If you could have seen the worm I found ....not as big as some I have seen but big enough!

 

[afboundguy]

If the tanks empty you could soak it in a vinegar/water mix... I've had good luck doing that on a smaller scale...

 

[stingythingy45]

I'd just do the best you can with that overflow.
It will fill in quickly with coralline after you make the move.
Best thing to do is soak stuff in straight white vinegar.Soak a rag with it and leave it on the overflow for a while,then try.
Also,turn the tank and fill the downward facing glass panel with vinegar.Let it sit a while before scraping.And be careful turning such a long tank.

I've done a 55 gallon and a 90 gallon.

 

[Sherri]

Thanks -- hubbie recommended using vinegar too but it was at the end of the day and I was too tired to try. As it seems everyone is in agreement I will give it a go. Bob -- this is the 65 -- so only a 3 foot tank.

 

[stingythingy45]

Thanks -- hubbie recommended using vinegar too but it was at the end of the day and I was too tired to try. As it seems everyone is in agreement I will give it a go. Bob -- this is the 65 -- so only a 3 foot tank.

Yup,the vinegar works really well.
Just let it soak a while and then try it.It will do a number to you hands(wrinkle them up)if you don't wear gloves.I gave up on the plastic overflow.It was like white cement on there in a couple places.

 

[jbishop]

Vinegar is the way to go or just use a glass scraper if the tank is dry.