little advice

[fishnewbe]

are cleaning magnets any good????

 

[HN1]

They're one of the best investments you can make IMO. Just be sure to get the right size and type for your tank.

 

[mfdrookie516]

and make sure you get a floating model... if it dont float, it obviously sinks... i have one that sinks if i dont go around a corner right and it is NOT fun fishing it out of the tank lol

 

[mgamer20o0]

also watch along the bottom so you dont kick some substrate up and scratch the tank.

 

[HN1]

and make sure you get a floating model... if it dont float, it obviously sinks... i have one that sinks if i dont go around a corner right and it is NOT fun fishing it out of the tank lol

You can always rig a length of string or fishing line to connect the two.

 

[marchmaxima]

I use a scourer I bought just for using on my tank. Not steel wool, but the rough type. Has double the surface area and works really well.

 

[Evilameba]

my magnets were not very effective... they got off the top layer but didnt really scrape off the serious stuff.. but maybe its just cause i had some algae problems..
anywho i think the best way to get algae off is plain 'ole scrubbin! but there's the downside of gettting wet.. especially with tall tanks that require you o go in as far as the armpits.. not fun. so get some but i would definitely get the strongest ones you can possibly get!