Algae scraper for acrylic tank

[Jvesche20]

I used to have a nice scraper but it’s got a metal tip on it and I’m scared it’ll destroy my tank. I’ve been using a magic ereaser but it’s kinda a pain to get on the step ladder and keep trying to clean. Is there any acrylic safe scrapers? I got a 240 gallon tank so something on the larger side

 

[lapin]

Mighty magnet
Get the net that goes over the magnet.
I use one on my 600g acrylic tank. With a strong magnet it works like a charm

Algae Cutter Bags – Mighty Magnet Inc.

www.mightymagnets.com

 

[vetteguy53081]

I use the mighty magnet f5 and dont let price scare you- It is worth every cent and cleans the surfaces very quickly

 

[chiefifd]

Like Jvesche20, I have a 90 gallon acrylic tank and use magic erasers. The magic erasers work great, but hard to get to the bottom of the tank without a step ladder. Never heard of the Mighty Magnet before, the video's I've watched make it look easy. Have you ever seen these on sale (Black Friday sale)? I'm looking at the F2, my tank is 1/2 inch acrylic so I'd rather have the magnets a little to strong than too weak.

 

[lapin]

A bit stronger is better than weaker. I only have purchaed 2 . Never looked at their site to see if they go on sale.

 

[chiefifd]

I'm going to keep an eye out for a sale $150 not a real deal breaker but....... I bought a Tunze scraper that had a acrylic scraper that was pretty pricy! I used that one about 2 times and its siting in my parts drawer...;Blackeye

 

[KrisReef]

I use this, they also have a short handle that uses the same replaceable blades.

Or just an old credit card or hotel room key work fairly well.

 

[chiefifd]

Yup, a old credit card works well like the Magic eraser. It's more of a safety thing, getting a little older to be climbing onto and off a ladder. Even if it's only a few steps, it's a pain getting the ladder out.

 

[315wall]

I use these with the mighty magnet on my 300.
You can cut them into 4 pieces and they will even cuts through coraline