a question

[HeavyWeaponsGuy]

i have a sunken ship decoration that has fabric sails, and i have litlle green and brown specs all over them.

if this is algae, how can i get rid of it?

[digital3]

What are the specs of your tank (gallons, etc.)? How long do you keep your lights on and what type of lights do you use? Is your tank next to a window? Does it get direct sunlight?

[smaug]

A little algae is to be expected in any tank,its normal and not unheatlthy at all.Get something that eats it.

[CAN_chic]

You can also soak the ship in very hot water (but not boiling), and add alot of aquarium salt, and let it sit for the whole day. I find this works for me with "man-made" decorations.

Good luck :)

[Lady Hobbs]

You can also soak the ship in a mild bleach solution, rinse very well and then soak for a bit in dechlorinated water.

[Tooch]

You can also soak the ship in a mild bleach solution, rinse very well and then soak for a bit in dechlorinated water.


I agree with Hobbs. I typically use a a bleach solution to clean the skeletons in my Piranha tank. Just be sure to rise all the bleach off very very thoroughly

[shalafi04]

couldnt you just remove the sails? Though I'm sure they look awesome.
I hope the soaking and other solutions work

[Tooch]

Depending on what else is in the tank, you could always get a few oto's and see of they help

[kitten3326]

I also agree with hobbs, I also soak my decorations in a bleach bath to remove excess alage. It works great and the most important thing is to remember to rinse really in dechlorinated water.