Glass cleaning blades

[BarraCudaTM]

Hi

Just wanna know where I can find those blades for cleaning off coralline algae from the glass?

I saw the tetra ones at hong leong .. cost around $25 for the handle .. quite expensive ah

[Achilles Tang]

I think most LFS have them... I think the LFS at Serangoon North Ave 2 has them... petmart, rainbow etc.

[BarraCudaTM]

hrmm .. how come I didnt get an email when the thread got replies?

[hongqixian]

I think most LFS have them... I think the LFS at Serangoon North Ave 2 has them... petmart, rainbow etc.

Is it cheaper there?

[nivlac]

Hi

Just wanna know where I can find those blades for cleaning off coralline algae from the glass?

I saw the tetra ones at hong leong .. cost around $25 for the handle .. quite expensive ah

Just buy the tetra one to start with. Repalcement blades can use the cheapo razor blade type (i'm using "Astro- 50 cents for 5 blades. Can use Gillette Nacet as well, double the price, but what for? It's not my cheek I'm shaving!) For saltwater, recommend that you replace the blades every time due to corrosion of blades

[hongqixian]

Hi

Just wanna know where I can find those blades for cleaning off coralline algae from the glass?

I saw the tetra ones at hong leong .. cost around $25 for the handle .. quite expensive ah

I saw superstar aquarium in Tampines selling a different brand for $15..looks the same.

[BarraCudaTM]

but wont normal blades scratch the glass?

[hongqixian]

but wont normal blades scratch the glass?

I just bought the $15 one. It has an aluminium blade. It doesn't seem to scratch the glass.

[BarraCudaTM]

Just buy the tetra one to start with. Repalcement blades can use the cheapo razor blade type (i'm using "Astro- 50 cents for 5 blades. Can use Gillette Nacet as well, double the price, but what for? It's not my cheek I'm shaving!) For saltwater, recommend that you replace the blades every time due to corrosion of blades

you sure gillette blades wont scratch yr tank?

[Achilles Tang]

Some people recommend just using an old credit card to scrap algae off the glass.

It is hard enough to work but not sharp enough to scratch glass.

You'll regret the day when you accidentally scrapped it a wrong angle and .... OH NO!!!!!

Also, any metal will rust so unless you take the effort to rinse the blade after use... and then dry it before rust spots set in... then good for you.

AND FOR GOODNESS SAKE, DON'T USE WD40 ON IT!!!

[BarraCudaTM]

the probelm is .. the top of my tank is 5ft above ground, even if I stand on a chair .. I couldnt clean the glass unless there is a handle =(

I'm thinking of buying tetra ones .. any idea how much the replacement blades cost?

[Achilles Tang]

Get a cleaning magnet!

[BarraCudaTM]

I got a very strong magnetic cleaner!

but they are no match for those stubborn coralline algae

[hongqixian]

Some people recommend just using an old credit card to scrap algae off the glass.

It is hard enough to work but not sharp enough to scratch glass.

You'll regret the day when you accidentally scrapped it a wrong angle and .... OH NO!!!!!

Also, any metal will rust so unless you take the effort to rinse the blade after use... and then dry it before rust spots set in... then good for you.

AND FOR GOODNESS SAKE, DON'T USE WD40 ON IT!!!

I do clean and dry mine as best as I can...

Barra, if you get a magnet and just do a quick sweep over the glass daily most algae even coralline will find it hard to colonize the glass. But I think the patches already there will spread slowly even if you use the mag.

[nivlac]

you sure gillette blades wont scratch yr tank?

Don't use them at an angle, and use only new blades. Make sure you don't scrape coraline algae and then scrape the glass all over again. The small rough particles from the coraline can scratch.

[BarraCudaTM]

I bought the tetra handle + 4 blades for $23 at superstar aquarium in pasir ris .. works real good

[kelstorm]

me using those replacement blades for pen knifes.. and using them to scrape the tank.. cost me like 90cents for 5 blades.. cheap.. only prob is that u have to hold the blade when cleaning the tank... sigh..