Habitat - Indoor :: Whats the easiest way to clean the scum off the tank?

[redearninjaturtles]

without using a razor blade? what can i use that wont harm my turtle?

[jozzep]

An algae brush, hot water, and a lot of elbow grease.
FYI a razor blade is the best way to get the tough scum off.Just keep the surface wet and the razor flat.

[untsmurf]

I agree!

[pumpkin14]

You could try a Paint Scraper. I bought one with a metal blade and it worked great.

[davis_student]

I have a pleco. It feeds off the algae but be prepared because they grow fast. I think mine has grown 4-5 inches in a year. They need to have a relatively big tank

[Sniffa]

I have a pleco. It feeds off the algae but be prepared because they grow fast. I think mine has grown 4-5 inches in a year. They need to have a relatively big tank

The turtles don't eat it?

I use a wet rag to clean the side of the tank off. and sometimes i scrape it with some fancy tool i found at a pet store.

[untsmurf]

I think we went through three or four plecos before we gave up. They're actually a lot messier than the mess they clean up. It's also really dangerous if the turtle eats them because they're really bony.

[TurtleLover_S&B]

You could use vinegar. You just need to make sure to scrub really hard. If that doesn't work, then I'd say use a razor blade.

[Washu]

I've been using a scraper meant for a glass stove-top. It works pretty well. I thought about using a Mr Clean Magic Eraser, but I'm not sure if it could be harmful or not.