One of the greatest tools for beating down algae is algae scrubber. If you haven’t heard of algae scrubber before, then stick on!
What is an algae scrubber?
Algae scrubber is a small handy tool that effectively cleans off algae from aquarium glass. It generally consists of two parts. One part is for the inside and the other is for the outside. Both parts follow each others motion due to a strong magnetic field.
The inside part has a brush panel or blades with it to remove algae from the glass. The outside part has a handle. So, whenever you drag the outer part, the inside part will follow its motion and clean off algae from its path.
Generally, most of the algae scrubber found in these days is magnetic. As there are thousands of algae scrubber for sale in the market, it can be quite tough to pick a good one.
Hence, here are some characteristics of a good algae scrubber:
-> The scrubber should have a strong magnetization
-> The inside part should have stainless steel blades for glass tank and plastic blades for acrylic tanks.
-> Most good algae scrubbers have anti-floating mechanism with them. So, even if the two pieces get separated from each other, the inside piece will float on the top of the aquarium.
-> The outer part should have a nice comfortable grip.
-> A good algae scrubber removes the most consistent algae within a couple of swipes.
Do you really need one?
Personally, I think, every aquarium owner should have these in their arsenal against a battle with algae. They are very cheap products with extreme usage. It saves time and energy to clean the aquarium glass.
So, why not invest some dollars and make your life comfortable?
Additional Information:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Algae_scrubber
