Everyone who has kept an aquarium for any length of time has probably had algae like this at some point. It gets on the glass and it's not easy to remove.
Magnetic algae removers like this one are great for brown algae, as it scrapes right off. They're safe, too, so long as you don't get a pebble or sand granule trapped underneath. I've had that happen before and it will damage your glass.
The real problem with these algae removers is that it can take forever to get the job done. On green algae like I've shown above, you will have to make dozens of passes to get it to scrape off. A much easier alternative is to use a razor blade.
It might sound a little intimidating at first, but it really is the easiest and fastest method for removing stubborn algae. Just press the edge of the blade against the glass and move it down slowly. You should see the algae peel off quickly as a cloud or in tiny clumps. The blade won't harm your glass, so long as you keep it pressed to the glass at an angle. Shave the glass with care, much like you would skin.
And in minutes, or less, your aquarium glass will look spotless again. I should note that I haven't tried this on an acrylic tank. I know they do scratch easier.
I've done quite a few tank maintenance posts in a row, so I'll try to get back to posting about fish next time. In the meantime, here is a look at the triple deck aquarium stand as it looks today with the 20 gallon long on top and two 30 gallon long tanks on the bottom and middle shelves. I noticed my post about building this stand has received quite a few page views, so I thought an update might be nice.
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