Magnetic Scraper - Aquarium Advice

mitche8359 · 01-18-2005, 09:40 AM

I need to get a scraper for algae on the side of the tank. A friend has one which I toyed with while looking at his tank. Not sure which brand it was, but it seemed easier using that than trying to use a long handled scraper.

Anyone have one of these magenetic scrapers? The kind that comes in two parts, the scraper is on the inside of the tank and another part on the outside. You move the outside piece and the inside piece follows it around.

Looking for opinions before I buy.

lmw80 · 01-18-2005, 11:25 AM

They are wonderful! Definitly a good investment.

Magfloat is the best [acronym:c02bd68f4b="In my opinion"]IMO[/acronym:c02bd68f4b].

rubysoho · 01-18-2005, 11:27 AM

walmart has one that i use. inexpensive and works like a dream!

mitche8359 · 01-18-2005, 11:37 AM

AUGH bother. I was just at Walmart last night. Briefly looked at the fish and was impressed how clean the tanks are now that they became a super walmart. I scoped the aquarium supplies but didn't see any kind of scraper.

I figure if it's 'fun' the three year old might want to clean the tank.

malkore · 01-18-2005, 11:45 AM

be careful letting your 3 year old clean with it. Its easy to get a small grain of sand or gravel stuck in the cleaning pad...and then you'll have bad scratches everywhere.

I have magfloat cleaners, a long handled scraper, a blue algae scrub pad, and razor blades....all for keeping the glass clean.

rubysoho · 01-18-2005, 11:45 AM

yeh, just be careful there are no fish hiding under it (I've almost squished a cory before!) and it can be a pain if one of the sides comes off. Then you either sit there running the outside magnet back and forth hopeing the other will somehow be "grabbed" or you have to get your arm wet. Oh, and using the fish to move the magnet back to the glass doesn't work because the rim is metal

mitche8359 · 01-18-2005, 12:03 PM

Well I plan on taking the scraper out of the tank when I'm not actually using it. I've heard that sand/gravel can get caught under the scraper and scratch the glass. I'll still use the long handled scraper for the very bottom.

I'll check out the magfloats.

Menagerie · 01-18-2005, 01:14 PM

The magfloats should float to the top, if detached. This will save your arm from getting wet!

Psyhampster · 01-18-2005, 05:27 PM

I got a Magfloat free with the filter for my 30, and it works great! Definitely recommended.

01-18-2005, 09:40 AM	#1
mitche8359 Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Columbus Ohio USA Posts: 918	Magnetic Scraper I need to get a scraper for algae on the side of the tank. A friend has one which I toyed with while looking at his tank. Not sure which brand it was, but it seemed easier using that than trying to use a long handled scraper. Anyone have one of these magenetic scrapers? The kind that comes in two parts, the scraper is on the inside of the tank and another part on the outside. You move the outside piece and the inside piece follows it around. Looking for opinions before I buy. __________________ Tom 55 [acronym:c2414beb72="Gallon"]gal[/acronym:c2414beb72] fresh - planted 2wpg ~ Eheim eco filter ~ south american theme java moss - misc anubia - amazon sword - Red rubin sword - tennellus chain swords 4 ottos, 1 pleco, 3 high fin white tetras, 3 Black Phantom Tetras, 1 high fin black tetra, 1 black tetra, 2 diamond tetras, 3 yoyos Join the Ohio Regional Forum and share information with local enthusiasts Vote for Aquarium Advice Today

01-18-2005, 11:25 AM	#2
lmw80 Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Bristol, Pa Posts: 4,805 Images: 40	They are wonderful! Definitly a good investment. Magfloat is the best [acronym:c02bd68f4b="In my opinion"]IMO[/acronym:c02bd68f4b]. __________________ -Lori Join the Eastern PA/Greater Philadelphia Forum! Click here: http://www.aquariumadvice.com/groupcp.php?g=7825 Aquariums are like jello - there's always room for more.

01-18-2005, 11:37 AM	#4
mitche8359 Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Columbus Ohio USA Posts: 918	AUGH bother. I was just at Walmart last night. Briefly looked at the fish and was impressed how clean the tanks are now that they became a super walmart. I scoped the aquarium supplies but didn't see any kind of scraper. I figure if it's 'fun' the three year old might want to clean the tank. __________________ Tom 55 [acronym:c2414beb72="Gallon"]gal[/acronym:c2414beb72] fresh - planted 2wpg ~ Eheim eco filter ~ south american theme java moss - misc anubia - amazon sword - Red rubin sword - tennellus chain swords 4 ottos, 1 pleco, 3 high fin white tetras, 3 Black Phantom Tetras, 1 high fin black tetra, 1 black tetra, 2 diamond tetras, 3 yoyos Join the Ohio Regional Forum and share information with local enthusiasts Vote for Aquarium Advice Today

01-18-2005, 11:45 AM	#5
malkore Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Nebraska, USA Posts: 6,540	be careful letting your 3 year old clean with it. Its easy to get a small grain of sand or gravel stuck in the cleaning pad...and then you'll have bad scratches everywhere. I have magfloat cleaners, a long handled scraper, a blue algae scrub pad, and razor blades....all for keeping the glass clean. __________________ Visit my aquarium pages - see specs on my tanks, and photos of how they've evolved My other passion: TheNinja 500R - updated 9/18/05

01-18-2005, 12:03 PM	#7
mitche8359 Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Columbus Ohio USA Posts: 918	Well I plan on taking the scraper out of the tank when I'm not actually using it. I've heard that sand/gravel can get caught under the scraper and scratch the glass. I'll still use the long handled scraper for the very bottom. I'll check out the magfloats. __________________ Tom 55 [acronym:c2414beb72="Gallon"]gal[/acronym:c2414beb72] fresh - planted 2wpg ~ Eheim eco filter ~ south american theme java moss - misc anubia - amazon sword - Red rubin sword - tennellus chain swords 4 ottos, 1 pleco, 3 high fin white tetras, 3 Black Phantom Tetras, 1 high fin black tetra, 1 black tetra, 2 diamond tetras, 3 yoyos Join the Ohio Regional Forum and share information with local enthusiasts Vote for Aquarium Advice Today

01-18-2005, 11:27 AM	#3
rubysoho Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Northern VA Posts: 2,539 Images: 3	walmart has one that i use. inexpensive and works like a dream!

01-18-2005, 01:14 PM	#8
Menagerie Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Vancouver, WA Posts: 11,266 Images: 77	The magfloats should float to the top, if detached. This will save your arm from getting wet! __________________

01-18-2005, 05:27 PM	#9
Psyhampster Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota Posts: 1,030 Images: 4	I got a Magfloat free with the filter for my 30, and it works great! Definitely recommended. __________________ Ryan http://www.aquarank.com/images/users/1.gif Vote For Us! 20 [acronym:b4a16a1148="Gallon"]gal[/acronym:b4a16a1148] [acronym:b4a16a1148="Freshwater"]FW[/acronym:b4a16a1148] ---------- 2 Flame Blue Platies, 2 Micky Mouse Platies, 2 Flame Gold Platies, 1 German Blue Ram, 2 Yo-Yo Loaches 30 [acronym:b4a16a1148="Gallon"]gal[/acronym:b4a16a1148] [acronym:b4a16a1148="Freshwater"]FW[/acronym:b4a16a1148] -------- 1 Marble Hatchet, 5 Silver Hatchets, 6 Zebra Danios, 2 Dwarf Gouramis, 2 Fancy Guppies, 1 Yo-Yo Loach

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