How to remove algae from Plastic plants

This is my method of removing the algae from my plastic plants in my tank. This method might work even for silk plants just be sure to get the bleach smell out of the plants.

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  • @reverendgirl40
    @reverendgirl402 жыл бұрын

    THIS IS A MIRACLE!!! I was genuinely pricing ultrasonic washers and trying to decide if it would just be cheaper to get new aquarium decor, and then found this and ... *angels singing* ... everything looks brand new. Thank you!

  • @bonikoen7242
    @bonikoen72425 жыл бұрын

    What is it with people and their disgusting comments. Why dont you just take the advice. 1 thing i hate about youtube is that people can say what the hell they want and not get kicked of the site, or get reported. Like on facebook. As if you look better. Stop breaking people down., and keep your nasty comments to yourself. Thanks for your advice. Im gonna try it out. Thumbs up for your advice. And i enjoyed your video. 👍

  • @chaank1069

    @chaank1069

    5 жыл бұрын

    Bonita Koen thank you. You bet not one person would say that to his face but it’s so easy to type rude comments sitting at home or wherever.

  • @D1S0-

    @D1S0-

    3 жыл бұрын

    I can agree with you on a few points, hate comments aren’t good and people shouldn’t be so hateful. But removing someone from KZread because of something they said is very wrong. We should promote free speech regardless of the subject.

  • @billpremore9509
    @billpremore95092 жыл бұрын

    I would recommend if your going to use bleach I would rinse really well then put back in the container with some water and good dose of seachem prime and shake well and rerinse again to make sure the bleach is completely gone.

  • @reneap9049

    @reneap9049

    6 ай бұрын

    And put on a shirt, lol!!

  • @nightlightabcd
    @nightlightabcd3 жыл бұрын

    The bleach treatment works great! I had to upscale it quite a bit but I'm amazed how well it got rid of all the alga, black and green from all my aquarium items. I used a container big enough to hold all my aquarium items with hot water and 1 cup of bleach, shaking for the count of ten then letting it set for ten minutes, then checking again and rpeating three times, but I'm amazed at the results. Of course, I then rinsed off the aquarium items and bathed them in tap water, three times to make sure all the bleach was gone and reinstalled. Looks great. Thanks a lot for the bleach idea! Better living through chemistry!

  • @Swayeeleigh
    @Swayeeleigh2 жыл бұрын

    Worked magic on my plants. I had tried for a long time to just scrub them in hot water and they had gotten to the point where they were black with algae. Now they look brand new :)

  • @jacktherobloxgamer4259

    @jacktherobloxgamer4259

    2 жыл бұрын

    Did it kill the fish

  • @Swayeeleigh

    @Swayeeleigh

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@jacktherobloxgamer4259 Nope! Just make sure you rinse them with clean water many times

  • @sean6100
    @sean61002 жыл бұрын

    I use the same method, except I use an old toothbrush to help clean algea off and then put in my dishwasher on rinse only cycle ! Works wonders

  • @YassJuni
    @YassJuni5 жыл бұрын

    Comments-Put a shirt on Me-Why is everyone checking him out? I don't think his body brought that much a attention well at least not for me lol

  • @DJBellaScratch
    @DJBellaScratch2 жыл бұрын

    Perfect! I'm excited for it to work for me! I actually soakd the plants overnight thinking that would "loosen up" the algae with only water and when it didn't I ended up trying to get it off with a scrub brush LOL that didn't work either. Now I'm trying your method! Wish me luck!

  • @jumpyerica
    @jumpyerica6 жыл бұрын

    i was too nervous to try this with my silk plants. i boiled some water and added hydrogen peroxide and let it sit for about 5 minutes, stirred, and then another 5 minutes watching it. then i scrubbed the algae off easy.

  • @semievilsquirrel
    @semievilsquirrel4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the video- my plants got so bad (I tried scrubbing and rubbing and boiling them, but they got continuously worse) that I replaced them. Going to wash the new ones for the first time today because they've gone green. Looking forward to not scrubbing!

  • @tacticalnuclearpenguin7918
    @tacticalnuclearpenguin79187 жыл бұрын

    Good show and tell mate, will try that on my next clean out.

  • @DanFC-ch2vi
    @DanFC-ch2vi2 жыл бұрын

    I will definitely use this method. Thanks for the tutorial!

  • @MrZmogutis696
    @MrZmogutis6968 жыл бұрын

    Thank you man i will try it right now :)

  • @elliewilson1690
    @elliewilson16906 жыл бұрын

    Helpful and informative video.

  • @reneerix3607
    @reneerix3607 Жыл бұрын

    Thank u only video I could find on this ❤

  • @luvmywetpets
    @luvmywetpets4 жыл бұрын

    you coukd use prime safe to neutralize the clohrine bleach

  • @jimsaunders462

    @jimsaunders462

    3 жыл бұрын

    Should always use a dechlorinator like Prime before putting them back in the tank. Shouldn't really use a scented bleach either. And for the love of God put a shirt on! Lol

  • @rn110354
    @rn1103545 жыл бұрын

    Thanks I have the same problem. I gone do your solution and hope it works well

  • @Lulu-gb7it
    @Lulu-gb7it3 жыл бұрын

    Does the algae on the fake plants cause cloudy water. Mine is cloudy A bit even though I do my water changes. But I don't go into to much detail when cleaning my fake plants

  • @jamesakarodeo

    @jamesakarodeo

    3 жыл бұрын

    No it should not cause cloudy water, that would be from something else.

  • @peaceispeace1
    @peaceispeace18 жыл бұрын

    Thank very much you very helpful 👍

  • @speedbag09
    @speedbag096 жыл бұрын

    Do you have another instructional video with no pants on?

  • @kenmid
    @kenmid7 жыл бұрын

    Bro, put a shirt on

  • @jprp999

    @jprp999

    5 жыл бұрын

    Bleach does no favours to clothing.

  • @Braveheart_2058

    @Braveheart_2058

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@jprp999 White t-shirt will suffice !

  • @Samberleena
    @Samberleena2 жыл бұрын

    That tank is veryyyy overcrowded. Holy shit

  • @jamesakarodeo

    @jamesakarodeo

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes and if you have ever kept african cichlids it is best to keep the tank crowded to keep down on aggression.

  • @dancing.doris1
    @dancing.doris12 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much 👍

  • @wozzeckbartok5532
    @wozzeckbartok5532 Жыл бұрын

    Have you tried this with those soft silicone type ornaments? I have some fake yellow anemones that are turning black with what I assume is a type of algae. Wondering if a bleach solution would disintegrate them.

  • @jamesakarodeo

    @jamesakarodeo

    Жыл бұрын

    Sorry no I have not tried it with those kinda plants, but would only assume it would work just as good if not better.

  • @wozzeckbartok5532

    @wozzeckbartok5532

    Жыл бұрын

    @@jamesakarodeo It did work somewhat...whatever that black stuff is penetrated the silicone and that did not go away. Anyhow it does look much better. I didn't realize how old this video is. Hope you are still fishkeeping!

  • @duffbeer31
    @duffbeer31 Жыл бұрын

    Have you noticed it discoloring the plants? thanks

  • @jwoodard621
    @jwoodard6214 жыл бұрын

    Can u put it in dish washer with no soaps

  • @Chelsea-no5pn
    @Chelsea-no5pn7 жыл бұрын

    dechlorinator will neutralize the bleach

  • @nicoleandemilygaming3379
    @nicoleandemilygaming33797 жыл бұрын

    good idea, but instead of rinsing multiple time just fill and use dechlorinate or quick start to remove chlorine.

  • @neil758

    @neil758

    6 жыл бұрын

    Maria Chavez...still need to rinse a lot before using prime

  • @neil758

    @neil758

    6 жыл бұрын

    Maria Chavez but yes that is the only thing he missed

  • @darcybrowne5421
    @darcybrowne54216 жыл бұрын

    I like the algae on the fake plants make them look more real I think

  • @devinm6652

    @devinm6652

    Жыл бұрын

    I’m kind of the same way, I like to wash everything else nicely and just rinse the fake plants lol

  • @Edward-rw3kq
    @Edward-rw3kq Жыл бұрын

    I do the same, but for blackbeard algae u leave covered fir 24 hours, after that I use a plastic scrubber and give them a once over and rinse....perfect...and I've noticed that in most cases the blackbeard doesn't come back....

  • @valeriestorm3412
    @valeriestorm34128 жыл бұрын

    playing my song in the background :-)

  • @anthonylepore516
    @anthonylepore516 Жыл бұрын

    White vinegar soak!!! Overnight, great results!!!

  • @rickbarg3980
    @rickbarg39808 жыл бұрын

    It's Randy from Trailer Park Boys

  • @sjvieaux8312

    @sjvieaux8312

    7 жыл бұрын

    Rick Barg lmao that's what I thought

  • @Gangfang

    @Gangfang

    6 жыл бұрын

    Fuck off Ricky!

  • @Faith_Plus_1

    @Faith_Plus_1

    5 жыл бұрын

    Zoey Graystone frig off barb

  • @chacecardiff3441

    @chacecardiff3441

    4 жыл бұрын

    “I’m friggin telling!”

  • @Stophinhousen

    @Stophinhousen

    3 жыл бұрын

    Randers !!

  • @ronneyhess607
    @ronneyhess6076 жыл бұрын

    Bleach is very iffy...if not done correctly... your going to the pet store for more fish!

  • @vincentlogan8435
    @vincentlogan8435Ай бұрын

    I was hoping you wouldn't shake it

  • @beingrealistic2562
    @beingrealistic2562 Жыл бұрын

    TROLLS & Bad Comments they live a VERY boring life w/nothing better to do. Usually falling off the Subject. I've had my fair share. Misery ❤s Company, (FK Them) Great Video 👌 Thanks

  • @jroc01
    @jroc013 жыл бұрын

    Is that randy from trailer park boys?

  • @cassiusmay9705
    @cassiusmay97053 жыл бұрын

    Flipping hell that belly

  • @kevinwhite3685
    @kevinwhite3685 Жыл бұрын

    I use this method but I let mine soak for a day and sit in clean water for a day.

  • @RUSTY93
    @RUSTY933 жыл бұрын

    Nothing wrong with his "RANDY" gut

  • @luvmywetpets
    @luvmywetpets5 жыл бұрын

    put some prime in your fresh water rinse

  • @steveferguson6903
    @steveferguson69032 жыл бұрын

    Nice gut

  • @nizamhossain4177
    @nizamhossain41773 жыл бұрын

    Toooooooooo mucccccch caloooorieees...

  • @jessangle9805
    @jessangle98057 жыл бұрын

    RANDY! Where is Lahey?

  • @steveferguson6903
    @steveferguson69032 жыл бұрын

    Use prime if use this method!

  • @dmzsniper
    @dmzsniper6 жыл бұрын

    How many of you said "WTF", right when the video started? 😂

  • @Mr_Spock512

    @Mr_Spock512

    5 жыл бұрын

    I did ... totally classless.

  • @naturalFun19

    @naturalFun19

    2 жыл бұрын

    This video motivated me to start dieting and go to the Gym 🏋️‍♀️ 😅

  • @rosemccann4184
    @rosemccann41843 жыл бұрын

    I never heard of bleach now come on

  • @RkoRohan
    @RkoRohan4 жыл бұрын

    I don't think beneficial bacterias will like this plan 😅

  • @lorettaodonnell1476
    @lorettaodonnell14765 жыл бұрын

    Did the bleach eat your shirt too? !

  • @JeezWhiz1
    @JeezWhiz1 Жыл бұрын

    Nice info but dude, put on a shirt!

  • @rosemccann4184
    @rosemccann41843 жыл бұрын

    On the highway to killing fish

  • @melissasanderson4072
    @melissasanderson40723 жыл бұрын

    Put a shirt on

  • @garysmith1863
    @garysmith18632 жыл бұрын

    Bro, put a shirt on. This ain’t New Orleans.

  • @21voyageur
    @21voyageur3 жыл бұрын

    If times are hard, a shirt can be purchased at your local charity outlet. If you can afford a tank and fish - chances are you could spring for, at least, a $2 tee shirt. Man, you are frightening the internet ! ! !

  • @scxrvxn

    @scxrvxn

    2 жыл бұрын

    why are you looking

  • @rickbarg3980
    @rickbarg39808 жыл бұрын

    Bleach your out of your mind

  • @illshankyousofuckoff4344

    @illshankyousofuckoff4344

    5 жыл бұрын

    As long as you rinse it good enough, it's fine.

  • @joshualongo2179
    @joshualongo21797 жыл бұрын

    HAHA I already know how to clean this stuff. XD just watched this cause your half naked and its hilarious. XD have some modesty

  • @Amanda-oh9nf

    @Amanda-oh9nf

    7 жыл бұрын

    A and S Life yea ok nice try

  • @s.v.ssupervictorsomething8307
    @s.v.ssupervictorsomething83076 жыл бұрын

    Your asking for your fish to die if ur doing this omg 🤦‍♂️

  • @mpwall123
    @mpwall1237 жыл бұрын

    Buddy, no need to dress up for fawk sakes.

  • @user-xi9oe8yw6v
    @user-xi9oe8yw6v5 жыл бұрын

    Aww...from the looks of it, you are in your second trimester sweetie. Oh! I think I saw a kick. 🥅 He's gonna be a Soccer playa. ⚽️

  • @delboy4407
    @delboy44076 жыл бұрын

    Move ya belly

  • @pedramrayan3002
    @pedramrayan30026 жыл бұрын

    Does it require leaning that fat bag on the sink? Lol

  • @stonigee7997

    @stonigee7997

    5 жыл бұрын

    pedram rayan Yes. It won't work unless you do it...

  • @FOAD412
    @FOAD4125 жыл бұрын

    Wow I bet this guy has somebody locked up in his basement

  • @billebobeatup5262
    @billebobeatup52625 жыл бұрын

    This isnt what I expected at all by that thumbnail.....reported