Removing algae/scum buildup from plastic plants

[E.Otter]

Had these plants for some time and I've decided to clean them. Is there
something I can soak them in to remove the algae/scum buildup on them?

Thanks,
E.Otter

[fishbee]

I just use the toothbrush :-)

Fishbee
"E.Otter" > wrote in message
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> Had these plants for some time and I've decided to clean them. Is there
> something I can soak them in to remove the algae/scum buildup on them?
>
> Thanks,
> E.Otter
>
>

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hydrogen peroxide might work.

"E.Otter" > wrote:

>Had these plants for some time and I've decided to clean them. Is there
>something I can soak them in to remove the algae/scum buildup on them?
>
>Thanks,
>E.Otter
>



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I use bleach mixed with some water. Just be sure to rinse thoroughly!
(sometimes this lightens silk plants a bit)


"E.Otter" > wrote in message et>...
> Had these plants for some time and I've decided to clean them. Is there
> something I can soak them in to remove the algae/scum buildup on them?
>
> Thanks,
> E.Otter

[stompbox]

I set up a quarantine tank and had aquarium salt concentrations of
varying degrees during the quarantine. I had an 1 algae covered
plastic plant in there.

The algae seems to have died on the plant.

Now that the quarantine is over and the tank is sitting empty, I am
thinking of increasing the salt concentration very very high, say 10 %
of the tank and sticking the rest of my plants in there.

This should be safer than the cleach, this is not to say that I would
NOT do the bleach. I have used diluted beach for other things but
would like to take less chances in the future.

gd luck