How do I kill or remove Coralline algae?

[xenia]

Hi,
I'm tearing down my tank and the entire back wall is completly covered in coralline. Is there an easy way to get rid of it? If I lower the PH, turn off the lights will it die off fast? Can it be that easy or am I going to have to do a lot of scraping? Thanks for your help!

 

[Anonymous]

hi.
If the tank is emptied, use vinegar to soak it for a few hours. For side of tank, use a paper towel soaked in vinegar, or spray vinegar onto the side directly.

 

[Anonymous]

You'll be scraping if you are not going to empty the tank. If you are going to empty the tank rub some vinegar on the coraline and it will scrape off easy(you may not even need the scraper). Just be sure to rinse it well afterward.

 

[Reef Fever]

I would leave it on the back glass. It will be a source of comfort for your new inhabitants, and will bring good luck to you the next time you shoot pool.

 

[914]

you could always add an urchin or two...


i have a couple that came in on the LR that make short work of any coralline in my 29

 

[fishfarmer]

Let your tank dry in the sun. Then vinegar and scraper, it should come off easily.

 

[danmhippo]

Or drop Ca level below 200 and alk below 2.0. Those darned coralline should get the message by then.