[header] How to clean algae [title] Scrub down the side of the tank with an algae scrubber. [step] Remove your fish from the tank before scrubbing down the sides with an algae scrubber. You can buy an algae scrubber online or at a local pet store.
[header] How to clean algae [title] Scrub down the side of the tank with an algae scrubber. [step] Remove your fish from the tank before scrubbing down the sides with an algae scrubber. You can buy an algae scrubber online or at a local pet store.
Fill the scrubber down with cool water, adding 0.5-0.8 cups (143ml). [substeps] If you make a mess, try shaking the tap water off. Gently clean down the sides with the scrubber until the algae is gone. [substeps] Algae scrubbers are dirty, so don't wash them with water. You should use this to remove algae from a fish tank rather than simply changing out the water. Use the scrubber to gently scrub the sides and bottom of the tank where you see algae. Dip the algae scrubber into the tank water, then scrub down the side of the tank until it is clean. [substeps] If your tank does not have an algae scrubber, you can use a toothbrush.