Algae on glass - scraping required?

[bbailey]

Hello - another newbie question -- I have a "see through" tank built into a wall. The aquarium is viewable from "front" and "back" but the two "sides" of the tank are not accessible/viewable. I have been cleaning the front/back glass of the aquarium but letting the sides grow algae. I like what it looks like but wanted to ask if letting the algae continue to grow on the glass will cause any problems later on. thank you

[fshfrk]

If it does not bother you let it go. A netrite snail or 10 will take care of it. Brushey noses plecos too.

[soymilk]

this tank is saltwater right?

[nacra99]

Eventually you're gonna get coraline growth on the sides that you don't clean, which is going to require a single edged razor to remove in the future.
If you don't mind that, then leave it, othewise, clean it.

[bbailey]

yes it is saltwater. I was thinking that the coraline algae would look better than just plain glass that has a mirrored effect since it is at 90 degrees to the viewing front / back. thanks for the input.

[mgarrido]

Mexican turbo snails can take care of the algae for you.

[myjohnson]

Grow GSP on the walls?