How to Remove Algae from Rocks (and aquarium decorations)

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In this video I will explain a simple way of removing algae from your rocks and aquarium decorations, making your aquarium look like new.
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@ilm28403 2 года назад

I just cleaned the rocks/coral pieces in my 125 gallon mbuna tank. In the past I have used bleach and I have noticed that while it does an excellent job at restoring the bright white to the coral pieces it also does compromise the strength of the coral and will cause it to become very brittle after several treatments. With that being said, I have been putting my green algae coated coral in a very large pot on the stove top and boiling them. You will notice that the water starts turning green as the water boils. After 15 minutes or so I pour the water out, let the coral cool for a few minutes before adding clean water to the pot (because you don't want to pour cold tap water on hot coral...it will become brittle and possibly crack!) refill the pot and boil again. Depending on how bad the algae growth is you may find yourself rinsing and repeating a few times but your coral pieces will end up looking much better and you can put them back in your tank the same day because no chemicals were used. This method is definitely more labor intensive than the bleach method however its a great way to go when you want to preserve the structural integrity of your corals and get them back in the tank the same day. Thanks for all your videos, I have definitely learned a lot from them.

@fugley 2 года назад

I soak the rocks in bleach water for an hour or so followed by a thorough rinsing with fresh water followed by a good soaking with new water with a heavy dose of prime for 30 minutes. The prime will neutralize the remaining chlorine. I've done this for years and have never lost a fish. After doing a final rinse and placing the rocks back in the tank I add a dose of prime into the entire tank.

@QuebecCichlides 2 года назад

Thank you for sharing :)

@baddluck1725 Год назад

I know I’m late but I’m seeing people cure their rocks in bleach for a week. Do you think a week is necessary?

@fugley Год назад

@@baddluck1725 It is not necessary to soak anything in bleach for a week. The bleach will do quick work on algae.

@lynettebell8534 Месяц назад

What is considered prime?

@fugley Месяц назад

Seachem Prime is a concentrated de-chlorinater. It safely removes chlorine from water to effectively neutralize any ill effects to the fish. After using bleach to clean the rocks of algae, Prime will render the rocks safe to return to the tank when used in a higher concentration than normal tap water. I hope this helps.

@darthblunt3833 2 года назад

Great vid, I always appreciate your content. Thank you for sharing!!!

@dirtybiker420 2 года назад

I have two sets of rocks, when one lot get dirty I swap them out and leave the dirty ones out in the sun for 3 or 4 days

@av19523 9 месяцев назад

Very helpful! Had a handful of failed attempts at this before. Now I know how long it's actually supposed to take, I have much more hope for success!

@billlooker2689 2 года назад

Thanks I had fun please keep it going

@rae_ray8944 2 года назад

I'll be starting my first cichlid tank and will be watching your shows to learning as much as I can BEFORE I begin, Thanks !

@QuebecCichlides 2 года назад

Awesome!

@gabrielcavalcanti5341 2 года назад

very nice tips, great work! Keep it up and have a nice day! Thank you so much!

@QuebecCichlides 2 года назад

Thank you :D

@dougkidd4799 2 года назад

Thank you, u are awesome 👍

@mohamedsaleh8418 2 года назад

Great video thanks for the informations

@dl3688 2 года назад

Bleach is chlorine, not ammonia. Add dechlorinator to your rinse water to help ensure that you are getting rid of all of the chlorine.

@QuebecCichlides 2 года назад

Oh my you’re right. My bad 😅

@ranjeetsingh-kl2vp 2 года назад

Thanks 4 your suggestion..

@user-gq4px8pl3p 2 года назад

Well done posting

@famousj7483 Год назад

Thanks for sharing your tip. I use a 5-day treatment when too much algae get on the decor. 1 day in bleach solution, rinse, 2 days in a water with Seachem Prime, rinse, 2 days to air dry rocks. Put them back in the aquarium. So far, the fish survived after putting decor back in the aquarium. My problem is more with preventing the algae buildup.

@phoenix063071 2 года назад

Steel brush and clean with aquarium water in bucket and add back to tank. It's only going to get algea again anyways. Better to be proactive and keep up with frequent water changes and watch the balance of lighting in aquarium. Especially with cichlids. I stay far from bleach.....unless I'm doing a new set up with used media. And I rinse and soak in seachem safe. Lol Cheers

@riteshfamily369 2 года назад

Nice topic helpful ☺️👍

@QuebecCichlides 2 года назад

Thank you :D

@charlessprayberry6598 2 года назад

Hey Kiddo, need advice for repainting aquarium plastic decorations as far as type of paint to use that won't affect the tank

@COOPERSCICHILDS 2 года назад

Excellent video

@QuebecCichlides 2 года назад

Thank you 😊

@t1dirty 2 года назад

Great information

@QuebecCichlides 2 года назад

Thank you 😊

@byronc661 2 года назад

I use a small low powered pressure washer on my rocks and decorations (have not tried plants). It all comes right off and back into the tank in minutes. Under 100.00 at Walmart.

@Official_JokerMan Год назад

At the beginning , prior to the first minute, the rock thats white and has holes. Can u tell me what the type is. I have people telling me its coral others texas hole rock. Can u clarify? Anyone?

@marcosgcm 9 месяцев назад

What's your experience with algea eaters having dried corals as decoration? 🤔 any recommendation? Thank you.

@FirstLast-numba1 Год назад

i am looking for how to clean rocks from the wild. i have one and it seems to have some paint on it.

@ach3180 4 месяца назад

Thanks

@montehibbert3606 2 года назад

This whole process takes weeks? I soak the rocks with bleach for about 15 minutes, take them out, rinse them off, then soak in steaming hot water for another 15 minutes. Been doing it like that for 10+years and never lost a fish

@Charlie-ji4ck 2 года назад

Very helpful video! Can I use this method on Driftwood or will it get ruined?

@aaronapolinario9714 Год назад

Boil

@haroldasmozuraitis1683 Год назад

Hello guys can some one help me with identifying price of coral rocks? How to value them? i got names from labs but cant find alot of information about them

@jungleman4800 2 года назад

I'll watch any kind of video you make.

@iqbaljumani4717 2 года назад

Very nice and informative 👌👍

@QuebecCichlides 2 года назад

Thank you 😁

@iqbaljumani4717 2 года назад

@@QuebecCichlides no problem store tour video please

@Joe_Time_Rips 2 года назад

Great informative video might try that next time i usually just spend hours with a never used tooth brush just for scubbing my fake coral but that seems easier just takes longer lol.

@QuebecCichlides 2 года назад

Now you can spend those hours looking at your fish instead of scrubbing old rocks :)

@SiobhanBrchnel Месяц назад

I wish I had seen this earlier! I put some of my decorations in the dishwasher! This was weeks ago and the fish are still alive, though!

@Sparky_GT Год назад

I used my pressure washer, i havent cleaned the rocks for a few years, so they have been pretty bad. The pressure washer got 80% off, but the plastic items i have to hold down to clean. will try this method and see how it works. I have a 190 gallon tank with Koi, used to have lots of cichlids before and a few lemon cichlids with the koi, will get some more sometime, they are so nice.

@martinmercerjr8615 Месяц назад

I found the easiest way to clean rocks and get rid of algae is turnover the rocks. My only issue is I have a very big decoration that has air bubble stone

@keniag5 Год назад

The rocks in the dishwasher lol

@suenosdeltanganyika 2 года назад

I use Lymanea snails.

@martinmercerjr8615 9 месяцев назад

Some of my rocks and decorations are too big to put them into a bucket. I did learn if you turn rocks over the algae disappear. My biggest problem is I have a very long decoration. I thought if bought needle nose pleco and some snails, they would take care of this problem. But it did not

@QuebecCichlides 9 месяцев назад

Algae can be an eyesore, but if anybody asks, just say that you prefer the natural look 😅

@shawnbennet432 7 месяцев назад

Isnt it actually beneficial to have some algae on rocks and decorations? Its good for the general eco system in the tank.

@QuebecCichlides 7 месяцев назад

It is 🙂 But some people hate the look. It’s not hurtful to get rid of them but, if you keep them, it’s beneficial.

@shawnbennet432 7 месяцев назад

@@QuebecCichlides It's part of realit, real life exo systems aren't cleansed till crystal clear.

@jerrycollins680 2 года назад

You can use moretic acid to clean your rocks

@rubenarreola9993 2 года назад

Would hydrogen peroxide work?

@QuebecCichlides 2 года назад

I haven't tried it.

@aaronwalters6868 8 месяцев назад

I put my fish decoration in a boiling hot water for a few minutes Sucking with bleach. And then I suck the decoration for at least 2 hours non-stop spraying. And then dry the decoration off and Put it back in the tank and it seems to work.😊

@QuebecCichlides 8 месяцев назад

I’ve had a client try and return an artificial plant because they boiled it and it melted… I didn’t tell them that it would melt if boiled so I had to take it back, according to them 😅 Rocks won’t melt though, you’re safe lol

@cindyrogers1866 6 месяцев назад

I have used bleach , but my coral turned white. Any other ideas?

@wreckedwillow 2 года назад

Is it really that easy 😮?

@QuebecCichlides 2 года назад

Oh yes! ;)

@wolverinesfan9021 Год назад

Dawn dish soap is fine

@alyssa0411 Год назад

Any bleach or does it have to be original plain bleach? I only have bleach with perfume added in. I guess I’ll play it safe and skip the bleach bath tonight.

@arkowibowo Год назад

Only take out the rock and brush with brushmouth with freshwater, simply just that

@millardshires5425 3 месяца назад

Not being a grumpy old goat, but, bleach is really bad for getting that sparkling clean look (which isn't natural, anyway). ANd just to be clear, bleach is NOT ammonia..it is sodium hypochlorite in water solution. If you MUST use bleach, after rinsing several times with running water, let it sit outside in the air for a day or two in sun if you can. If you can detect ANY scent of bleach, PLEASE put your pieces in a solution of 1 part 3% hydrogen peroxide (avail in the cleaning aisles of most grocery stores) to 3 to 5 parts water. Hydrogen peroxide is a very good bleach neutralizer and is relatively inexpensive. Be sure you know if you are cleaning real rocks whether or not they will react to the ingredients in cleaning solutions. In fact, hydrogen peroxide can be used to clean aquarium items because it is very good at killing algae and is very safe to use (but don't pour it into the aquarium....that could be bad).... Hydrogen peroxide breaks down into oxygen and water. I prefer it to bleach even if you have to do a little scrubbing. Be well. Treat grumpy old goats kindly....they actually know a thing or three.

@superman8927 2 года назад

i use water and a clean toothbrush

@mariamearley4175 11 месяцев назад

Thanks for this vid. I was in the hospital for a year and a half and my decor and rocks are covered with algae.

@shawnbennet432 7 месяцев назад

Bet the fish are still thriving.

@mariamearley4175 7 месяцев назад

@@shawnbennet432if you’re talking about my aquarium. No my dad killed them all but one. He over fed them is my guess

@QuebecCichlides 7 месяцев назад

This is so sad. I wish you the best of health ❤️

@Remsterdam 2 года назад

Add some Water conditioner ( fairly high dose) when you soak them in clean water. I bet you seen some mistakes, is not easy to stay polite about them right? 😄

@QuebecCichlides 2 года назад

Lol I like giving people the benefit of the doubt …. But if they come in yelling at me because of their mistakes, that’s where it’s gets difficult😅

@danpearman134 Год назад

Also don't try washing your rocks in the washing machine 🤣 really need to do my rocks but main concern is my cichlids not having there hiding space for a week 😔

@jesperhansen6991 2 года назад

But why clean the algae - they are a natural thing - just look at any video from any place in the wild - my Tropheus loves them😉

@joeochoa5467 Год назад

Love your eyes sweetie.

@Mr68hemicuda Год назад

You stated bleach is ammonia, it is not. It's chlorine.

@dayone9874 5 месяцев назад

Try this. SUPER HOT WATER for like 5secs. No bleach. No soap. Just hot water. Really hot. Will kill everything on the rock

@youtubeaccount3834 2 года назад

We get a chemical in my city, it is food safe and easy to use on rocks.

@QuebecCichlides 2 года назад

Cool! What’s it called?

@youtubeaccount3834 2 года назад

@@QuebecCichlides it’s called Oxalic Acid, have you tried it before?

@youtubeaccount3834 2 года назад

I think it also supplied as Bar Keepers Friend

@casshalladay8607 2 года назад

I said I would never use bleach on them but the algae I have on my rocks is ridiculous. I am too scared so I think I am going to try boiling the shit out of them after. Here’s to hoping. Cheers lads.

@caseyblues 2 года назад

Bleach is not ammonia. In fact, bleach + ammonia = mustard gas. But yes, bleach kills fish. Bleach = chlorine, the reason we don't use chlorinated water for fish. But otherwise, this video rocks! See what I did there? 😂

@catfishcave379 2 года назад

Ooh ooh ooh me me me... Question... You've soaked the rocks for a week in bleach. Your rocks are white. Did the bleach dissolve the algae, cause it to detach or did it turn it clear or white? (in which case the rocks are covered in dead algae) I scrub-a-dub-dub with a wire bristle brush.

@QuebecCichlides 2 года назад

The algae would technically be dissolved. My rocks are like new 😊 It’s always good to scrub them anyways

@imranvibesofficial 9 месяцев назад

Ho beautiful lady your eyes sooo beautiful 😍

@BadKittyNoMilk 10 месяцев назад

People… rocks are not dishwasher safe and house cleaners are not aquarium safe. #CommonSense.

@debbiehorvath3626 Год назад

Nothing else but bleach worked on red spot algea...

@laurenmcgrady8546 2 года назад

How about just water clean the fake plants rocks

@laurenmcgrady8546 2 года назад

I late soak in the sinks

@QuebecCichlides 2 года назад

Some things are harder to get rid of. It’s it’s just regular debris, yeah, water is fine 🤓

@RochLachapelle 2 года назад

Just add vinegar to your rince water

@wilcooley Год назад

DO NOT add acid to bleach: doh.wa.gov/community-and-environment/contaminants/bleach-mixing-dangers I wouldn't try even with rinse water where the bleach is just residual.