Things You'll Need
- Rubber gloves
- Soft-bristled toothbrush
Instructions
Put on your rubber gloves. Not only can this help you keep your hands clean, it will stop you from introducing bacteria to your tank.
Remove any ornaments in your tank that might get in the way of your algae removal. If you have large pieces of driftwood or stone arrangements, this might be a good time to give them a thorough cleaning as well.
Brush the algae gently with a soft-bristled toothbrush. Most types of algae will simply dislodge from the silicone and dissipate into the water.