Remove Algae on an Acrylic Aquarium

[@loubock3238]

I'm going to try this with my acrylic aquarium, nothing seems to get all the tough algae, I'll will give it a go. Thank you!

[@jscribbl3]

I scrub the tanks at PetSmart every single day. Would this sponge as good alone without the magnet?

[@ewaldsreef]

It works great without the magnet. Just make sure not to catch any substrate in the sponge as it will cause scratches.

[@jscribbl3]

Thanks! I'm gonna spend my own cash to save carpal tunnel lol

[@Keawe]

Nice to see im not the only ps employee suffering from cleaning those tanks. Armpits be bruised up cleaning the feeder tanks

[@jscribbl3]

@@Keawe I bought one of those magnetic scrubbers they're not made for acrylic but I take the velcro side and do soft circles up down side to side. And use the white algae pads that are made for the acrylic and scrub the shit out. It works every time my tanks are fabulous. Also a massage therapist so if your arms start getting hot from over working stick them in the comet tanks (66°) and stretch your fingers out. It's like ice therapy. Wish you luck my fellow PS employee♥️

[@Keawe]

@@jscribbl3 thanks for the great advice! Will note that down. Although the comet tanks are actually the ones i suffer the most, im very cold sensitive. Maybe I'll bargain with the goldies to blanket my arm to keep me warm in exchange for some bloodworms.

[@indigogirl17]

So the cloth covered magnet goes on the inside with another magnet on outside? What brand magnets?

[@Jaymunozjr]

Will this scratch acrylic?

[@g.scottdiddel8708]

Bruce, great vid. I have been a salt/fresh water fish hobbyist for 30 years. I have a 450 gal acrylic tank than I need to clean algae off the walls. I will follow your lead, try the Dobie method and let you know how it works for me.

[@ewaldsreef]

Thank you so much for watching

[@carlosguerrero8497]

Same exact issue here.... 450 gallon and it's impossible to reach the bottom!!

[@parissaxon1279]

What is it called again and where can I purchase one?

[@ewaldsreef]

Scotch Brite Dobie 3M Scotch-Brite Dobie All-Purpose Pads, 3-Count (Pack of 2) - FBA_7232F a.co/d/9pIsqnC

[@margaretolson5661]

is it a magnet on the outside too?

[@ewaldsreef]

Yes. The one I used in this video is a set from the brand "algae free". Mag Float also makes some good cleaning magnets.

[@100bgeagle]

Thanks for the great tip, been worried about my new 100 acrylic tank for cleaning.

[@NickWeissMusic]

Who gave this a thumbs down? Does Algae have a youtube account?

[@ewaldsreef]

Thank you so much for watching. Algae may have an account lol

[@100bgeagle]

Wokeness for algea!!!

[@AAE-cg1il]

@@100bgeagle algae identifies as a plant………

[@bmw3842]

All good but you have to be careful when you get close to the sand bed ,not to get any sand on it .Or it will scratch the acrylic.

[@ewaldsreef]

Thank you for watching. You make a good point. The sand will scratch it immediately.

[@williamharris7357]

Can you leave the sponge in if doing it by hand and is this a safe way to not scratch your acrylic aquarium?

[@ewaldsreef]

Yes and yes. Obviously you want to be careful not to pick up any gravel or other debris in the cleaning pad. Other than that it is is very safe and effective on acrylic.

[@indigogirl17]

Ty

[@void_world4920]

Great video

[@ewaldsreef]

Thank you so much.

[@MissChelsea]

Nice! Doing this for sure!

[@freddystar4412]

Great video!! It helped a lot! Thank you sooo much!!

[@drewstephens8576]

You're handy! I hope to see more content from you.

[@ewaldsreef]

Thank you so much. Working on it soon.

[@drewstephens8576]

@@ewaldsreef my pleasure, but THANK YOU for the content. But whenever you upload, you'll upload, I'd be ignorant if I ignored that you have a life outside of KZbin 👀

[@raulgarcia6648]

these are really great tips, thanks.

[@ewaldsreef]

Thank you so much.

[@CHIBA280CRV]

Fantastic informative video sir thank you 🙏

[@ewaldsreef]

Thank you so much for watching and taking the time to comment.

[@karmacharmskittens]

Off to buy a dobie sponge because my magnet alone is not cutting it.

[@ewaldsreef]

Thank you for watching. Hope it works good for you.

[@Allan-et5ig]

VERY helpful.

[@ewaldsreef]

Thank you so much for watching

[@mistersniffer6838]

Thanks cuzzzz!!

[@fairygur1]

Thank you!!

[@traceyxxrose7454]

Nah. melamine sponge is WAY better for acrylic. Especially the really tough stuff that would normally require a razor if it was on glass. They sell them on Amazon. 30 of them for M them $10, or 100 for $20! Seriously a game changer and my acrylic has never looked so amazing. Especially if you have saltwater this Is the way to go.

[@JUICEc47]

How do you put the magnet tho?

[@j.kimmer1509]

who sells the cover by itself???

[@ewaldsreef]

I haven't found a source for just the mesh part. I always need to get the whole sponge

[@GWorxOz]

Out of focus and terrible audio.