what are the best tools to keep your rocks nice and clean?

[anya]

[jwcarlson]

I think it looks awesome the way it is!

[Tony s]

I agree with jwcarlson, I love the natural look. A lot of people think algae is bad. For the fish it’s really good. Supplies oxygen, uses up nitrates, and can act as food. It’s just algae on the glass where you look at your fish that causes a problem. Ie… they’re harder to see 

[jwcarlson]

On 1/31/2024 at 2:34 PM, Tony s said:

I agree with jwcarlson, I love the natural look. A lot of people think algae is bad. For the fish it’s really good. Supplies oxygen, uses up nitrates, and can act as food. It’s just algae on the glass where you look at your fish that causes a problem. Ie… they’re harder to see 

Some of us don't even worry about the algae on the glass. 😎

[Tony s]

I farm, I’m lucky if I have time to worry about it 

[JS Fish]

I personally have used tooth brushes to do this. They take a bit of elbow grease but they work.

[Tony s]

They also make wire brushes, anywhere from toothbrush sized to hand held. Think something like a grill brush, but many shapes and sizes. Can get them from a big box home store or online. Online will have different sizes and shapes. I’d clean them really well before using just in case. No soap, it may not come out 

Could even order food safe versions just in case 

bristle hardness anywhere from soft to really rigid. 

Edited January 31 by Tony s