Combo brush/water change device, does it exist?

Discussion in 'Algae' started by Dr. Bergeron, Nov 6, 2014.

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  1. Dr. Bergeron

    Dr. Bergeron Peppermint Shrimp

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    Looking to give my rocks a scrub in my saltwater tank as I do water changes. Just wondering if anyone has any recommendations as to what to use to do this. I have some nusiance bacteria i'm looking to scrub clean that cannot be blasted off with turkey baster alone.

    I was thinking of some really ghetto options like a hose zip tied to a long brush but i figured there had to be some other options.

    Thanks!
     
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  3. RoloSaez

    RoloSaez Millepora

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    I use a toothbrush
     
  4. Dr. Bergeron

    Dr. Bergeron Peppermint Shrimp

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    I do too but it's getting hard to reach all the rocks i need to clean while also holding a hose while standing on a stepladder. I miss the 20" deep tank during times like this, hah.
    Picture of the algae i'm trying to remove, if helpful, is attached.
     

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  5. RoloSaez

    RoloSaez Millepora

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    That looks more like sponge than algae. Perhaps a fish that will eat sponge. I know my buddies fox face devoured all the sponge out of his tank. Some say Angelfish as well.
     
  6. oldfishkeeper

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    yes, that is weird looking algae - a closer picture might help but rolo is right, it could be sponge. I use a toothbrush as well for scrubbing rock.....I'm not aware of a combo (brush/hose)