API Extra Long Algae Scraper for Acrylic Aquariums
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About This Item
Details
- Quickly and easily scrubs away unsightly algae from your acrylic aquarium.
- 18-inch scraper designed with extra-long handle helps keep your hand from getting wet.
- Designed with a durable, double-sided scrubbing pad.
- Helps you reach those hard-to-reach places with accuracy and control.
- Manually removing algae, along with using an algaecide is key to treating and controlling algae growth.
FAQ
No. API designs two separate scrapers for two different types of aquarium material: glass and acrylic. The appropriate scraper should be used on the corresponding tank to reduce the risk of scratching or damaging your aquarium.
Use the API ALGAE SCRAPER to eliminate unsightly algae on aquarium walls as needed, but roughly once a week at a minimum to ensure tank cleanliness and clarity. Use any time algae accumulates on the walls of your aquarium.
This API scraper is designed for acrylic tanks only since they’re scratch-resistant. The API Aquarium Tropical 360 View Aquarium Starter Kit in the 6-gallon is constructed of crystal-clear, impact-resistant acrylic, so this scraper would work for that tank.
The measurements of the cleaning pad of API ALGAE SCRAPER are 3 x 3 x 1 inches.

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Questions & Answers
1 Customer Questions
Can this be used on the thinner plastic tanks like the API 360 view 6 gallon tank?
17 Customer Reviews
good but ..
still need a lot of force to remove stubborn green spots
still need a lot of force to remove stubborn green spots
Heavy duty
This is a very sturdy scrubber and is long enough to get my whole tsnk.
This is a very sturdy scrubber and is long enough to get my whole tsnk.
Easy to use for BiOrb
I read that this can scratch the acrylic so I used the soft cleaning cloth that comes with the new filter and this scraper for the angle to reach the inside surfaces
I read that this can scratch the acrylic so I used the soft cleaning cloth that comes with the new filter and this scraper for the angle to reach the inside surfaces. I did not use the attached sponge on the surface to scrub, only to hold the cleaning cloth agains the side of the tank. It worked great!
review algae scraper
i washed it off and used it right away and wow what a difs. in my tank love this and will get more later as needed
i washed it off and used it right away and wow what a difs. in my tank love this and will get more later as needed
Handy for intended use
It works just fine as expected and helps to keep the sides of the tank cleaner.
It works just fine as expected and helps to keep the sides of the tank cleaner.
Chewy Rocks
Wonderful service. No matter my needs - be it aquarium needs, foods for either my cat or dog, the service is prompt and accurate. I didn’t receive an order in the
Wonderful service. No matter my needs - be it aquarium needs, foods for either my cat or dog, the service is prompt and accurate. I didn’t receive an order in the past & they kindly sent a repeat order at no charge. Such a blessing. You’re appreciated at CHEWY! God bless you for your exemplary service and standards.
Easy to handle
It's really easy to handle, works as advertised. it's BIGGER than I thought since I used to have an old one for glass tank and assumed they would be of the same
It's really easy to handle, works as advertised. it's BIGGER than I thought since I used to have an old one for glass tank and assumed they would be of the same size.
Keep it clean
This long handled scraper help to keep the aquarium sides clean. I have a tall aquarium and this does the job perfectly.
This long handled scraper help to keep the aquarium sides clean. I have a tall aquarium and this does the job perfectly.
Works okay
Handle is a bit long, but other than that, it works fine to clear the algae from the sides of my 10-gallon aquarium.
Handle is a bit long, but other than that, it works fine to clear the algae from the sides of my 10-gallon aquarium.
Beware sponge fibers
I washed and washed the sponge, as directed, before trying to use it in my aquarium. Despite running water through it repeatedly, as soon as I put it in the aquarium,
I washed and washed the sponge, as directed, before trying to use it in my aquarium. Despite running water through it repeatedly, as soon as I put it in the aquarium, fibers of the material spread all over the tank. I don’t know if it is cheap materials or a bad batch. I had to try to get out as much as I could so as not to harm my fish. I’m still in shock that API could use such cheap materials that could harm our pets.


