How to clean an "algaefied" CO2 Diffusor?

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Hi all!

Its been a (long) while, but here I am again! :angel:
I recently set up a 30l nano cube for my wife, with my first ever CO2 set-up to get the plants up and running fast.
FYI: it is a "JBL PROFLORA CO2 Basic Set V", which includes the "Pro Flora Taifun Glass Midi" diffusor.

My problem is that the ceramic disk of the diffusor is green with algae and I can't get it clean!
I understand that scrubbing is taboo, so I did some research in the netz and decided to try Hydrogen Peroxide (3%) as the least dangerous for the fish.
This did not work AT ALL, even after 24 hours immersion :cry:

Do I really have to use bleach, then tank conditioner to get rid of the chlorine etc. etc.?
I am wondering if it might actually be worth it to buy a new diffusor, once every few months (they "only" cost about €15), or even a different type that is easier to clean? :hmm:

All help is greatly appreciated!
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bleach is fine. I used to have two and swap them out. You only need to soak in bleach/water for say 10 minutes or so and then give them a good soak in dechlorinated water (i change it twice and leave it a good hour each time)

Get yourself a Aquario Neo as these are brilliant for ultra-fine bubbles.
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Hi again! :happy:

Thanks for the advice. I live in Germany, so I am having some trouble translating "bleach" into something that I can buy here.
I found one product, which states that it is:
  • "under" 5% Chlorine based Bleach.
  • 2.8g Sodium hypochlorite per 100g liquid.
I hope that this is going to be ok?
And the rule about "diluting with 50% water", would make it a 2.5% solution. Is that what I need? :hmm:

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hydrogen peroxide will work but you'll need to leave it for a lot longer. I think liquid co2 works as well, but no idea how long you'd need to leave it.
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2.5% Bleach solution did the trick in less than 5 minutes! :laugh:
Thanks all :-)
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Argh! In the meantime, the tank was CO2-less for 3 days and now we have "spider web algae". :suprised:
We removed most by hand and are now hoping that restoring the CO2 will get rid of it... 🤞
Maybe we should invest in an Oto, or some Nerite snails? The tank is only 30l and already has 5 Endler males in it...
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a nerite or amano shrimp will work well. Otto's do better in groups and bigger tanks :)
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