Glass Cleaning - Aquarium Advice

richiestang_78 · 04-23-2006, 03:27 PM

I know I have been asking alot of questions but you guys seem to know your stuff and appreciate all the help Im getting from you. Anyway I was looking on geting a brush scrapper combo and wanted to know what I should look for in them. I read that metal scrappers arent good and can scratch the tank. I was thinking on getting the PennPlax Wizard, or should I get a seperate scrapper and srub pad?

Andyvette · 04-23-2006, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by richiestang_78

I know I have been asking alot of questions but you guys seem to know your stuff and appreciate all the help Im getting from you. Anyway I was looking on geting a brush scrapper combo and wanted to know what I should look for in them. I read that metal scrappers arent good and can scratch the tank. I was thinking on getting the PennPlax Wizard, or should I get a seperate scrapper and srub pad?

The magnet float is by far the most loved glass cleaner of this forum.

BrianNY · 04-23-2006, 03:35 PM

If your tank is glass and not acrylic a single edge razor works as well as anything.

richiestang_78 · 04-23-2006, 03:39 PM

Yeah its glass, so how well does this Magnet thing work? Looks interesting and saves me from sticking my arm in.

Andyvette · 04-23-2006, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by richiestang_78

Yeah its glass, so how well does this Magnet thing work? Looks interesting and saves me from sticking my arm in.

Just like it looks.... You it in, and can either leave it on (which would save you from putting your arm in), or put it on everytime you use it, which makes you put your hand on it. It just moves like normal. The one thing to watch is not to go into the gravel if you have it, because it could cause scratches if it gets between the magnet. It is awesome though.

tropicfishman · 04-23-2006, 04:53 PM

magnet scrapers all the way, I bought one the coarse sponge ones awhile back and it was disapointing

**Fishyfanatic** · 04-23-2006, 08:35 PM

Mag floats are great for regular glass cleaning. But for green spot algae or buildup, a razor works much better. I ran that mag float over spot algae for at least 20 minutes and it didn't take off any of it.

UTcolorchangn · 04-23-2006, 10:26 PM

I love my MagFloat, much better than a brush or anything like that for normal glass cleaning. I haven't had any algae that the Mag couldn't get off yet.

Andyvette · 04-23-2006, 10:51 PM

FYI-
http://bigalsonline.com/search/?type...ords1=magfloat

kaz · 04-24-2006, 03:14 AM

do you leave the mag cleaner stuck to each other all the time in the tank or you actually take if out and everytime you clean just stick it in?

04-23-2006, 03:27 PM	#1
richiestang_78 Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 405	Glass Cleaning I know I have been asking alot of questions but you guys seem to know your stuff and appreciate all the help Im getting from you. Anyway I was looking on geting a brush scrapper combo and wanted to know what I should look for in them. I read that metal scrappers arent good and can scratch the tank. I was thinking on getting the PennPlax Wizard, or should I get a seperate scrapper and srub pad?

04-23-2006, 04:53 PM	#6
tropicfishman Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Ashland KY Posts: 1,890	magnet scrapers all the way, I bought one the coarse sponge ones awhile back and it was disapointing __________________ I love my clown loaches and red tail shark!!! lol

04-23-2006, 08:35 PM	#7
Fishyfanatic Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Illinois Posts: 10,252 Images: 15	Mag floats are great for regular glass cleaning. But for green spot algae or buildup, a razor works much better. I ran that mag float over spot algae for at least 20 minutes and it didn't take off any of it. __________________ Vote for Aquarium Advice 10 Gallon Lake Malawi Cichlid Fry 29 Gallon Community 55 Gallon Community 55 Gallon Lake Malawi Cichlid Fry 150 Gallon Lake Malawi Cichlid

04-24-2006, 03:14 AM	#10
kaz Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,290	do you leave the mag cleaner stuck to each other all the time in the tank or you actually take if out and everytime you clean just stick it in? __________________ I thank you all for your attention and time! 75g/Rena Xp3/Inline Heater/Rena Air 200/Eco-Complete/Current Dual Daylight System 6 Rummy Nose, 9 Ottos, 2 Yoyo Loach, 1 Golden Nugget Pleco, 2 Julli's Cory, 4 Angelicus Botia, 1 Chocolate Kuhli Loach, 3 Ghost Shrimp, 1 SAE, 1 Black Mollie, 1 Redeye Swordtail Mollie, 1 C-Pleco, MTS, Guppy's Plants Argentine Sword, Amazon Sword, Micro Sword, Xmas Moss, Pennywort, Hornwort, Jave Fern, Baby Tears, Moneywort, Ludwigia, Wisteria, Giant Bacoba, Hygro 'Sunset'

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04-23-2006, 03:35 PM	#3
BrianNY Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: NY Posts: 4,248 Images: 18	If your tank is glass and not acrylic a single edge razor works as well as anything.

04-23-2006, 03:39 PM	#4
richiestang_78 Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 405	Yeah its glass, so how well does this Magnet thing work? Looks interesting and saves me from sticking my arm in.

04-23-2006, 10:26 PM	#8
UTcolorchangn Aquarium Advice Apprentice Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 42	I love my MagFloat, much better than a brush or anything like that for normal glass cleaning. I haven't had any algae that the Mag couldn't get off yet.

04-23-2006, 10:51 PM	#9
Andyvette Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: McKinney, TX Posts: 250	FYI- http://bigalsonline.com/search/?type...ords1=magfloat

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