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I bot a used 55 gallon acrylic. How does one clean the inevitable algae without scratching the acrylic? I understand it needs to be evenly and well supported as it will bend. Any other special setup tips? Any recommendations for highrise caves to help utilize the vertical space?

 

[F8LBITEva]

they sell special algea pads for ACRYLIC that are white.

 

[djoneser]

It is a bit pricey compared to just the standard pads you can get, but I use a Magfloat, hecka easy to use. http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/p ... atid=13366 is a link to the items, just make sure you buy one that will work with the thickness of your acrylic tank.

 

[kewlkatdady]

be careful with a magfloat, or any other magnetic algea scraper...

If you have any of your substrate trapped in the magnet, it will destroy an acrylic tank.

 

[rwolff]

why not use a piece of washcloth that is a bit rough, or a cutout piece of a tshirt and just wipe them off the glass. i doubt a piece of cotton fabric would scratch the acryl.