Algae Magnets - worth it?

[henry1245]

Hi All,

I have an algae scraper already, but noticed you can get Algae Magnet s which supposidly do the same thing.

I'm pretty sure they can't be as good as an algae scraper with a blade in it, however are they any good at all? (they look much easier than using my algae scraper and i wouldn't have to get my hands in the tank)

Does anyone use them and are they any good?

 

[rich311k]

I think they do a fairly good job and are great for a quick scraping. They can also double as a veggie clip. Nothing replaces a good scrapper and some elbow grease but they do work and you don't have to get wet to clean the glass.

 

[rebekahbirch]

i haven't used them because i thought they scratched the glass? (not sure about this though!)

 

[HUKIT]

I have a mag floating in almost every tank in the house, I think it's invaluable tool for cleaning inside the tank.

 

[pantherspawn]

i haven't used them because i thought they scratched the glass? (not sure about this though!)

They can scratch acrylic tanks if there is any debris stuck in between them, gravel etc.

 

[carey]

I also have a mag float in every single tank in my house. LOL Like said above, absolutely invaluable for a quick cleaning.

 

[EndlersEatGuppies]

I just bought a Mag-Float last week and my tank looks so so... ...much better! No scratches and like pantherspawn said they will scratch acrylic tanks and if it has something hard stuck in-between the magnet it also will.

 

[pantherspawn]

I just bought a Mag-Float last week and my tank looks so so... ...much better! No scratches and like jetajockey said they will scratch acrylic tanks and if it has something hard stuck in-between the magnet it also will.

That's not my name.. haha

 

[EndlersEatGuppies]

That's not my name.. haha

Sorry! It's fixed.

 

[pantherspawn]

Lol no worries.. just giving ya grief

 

[mfdrookie516]

They'll scratch glass too.... just don't run them down in to a finer substrate and you won't have issues though. I have one in each tank as well. They're especially handy when you're experimenting with ferts in a high tech, high light planted tank, and GSA decides to make itself at home.

 

[jetajockey]

I use a mr clean magic eraser, it's a total win. (have not tried it on acrylic though)

 

[fishfanatic]

I use a mr clean magic eraser, it's a total win. (have not tried it on acrylic though)

On the inside of the tank?

 

[Mr. Limpet]

I just got a magnet scraper and it's a time saver to say the least. I was like you and figured my pad/scraper was fine, but have since see the light lol. Best part is you can use it anytime you want, worst part is my Moors think it's a toy or food and like to get in the way of me using it.

 

[jetajockey]

Yes, plastic scrubbies work pretty good also

 

[henry1245]

Sold! I'll get one this week (I cut my finger changing the blade of my scraper at the weekend which also helped make my mind up!)

Thanks for your advice guys!