Flipper or Tunze Care Magnet?

[Zoaeasy]

I have both. I like my tunze but find myself using the flipper because it's easier to grip

Exactly my gripe as well. I also find that when you flip over a a corner, the blades sometimes drop off and a real pain if it falls underneath rocks. But still by far the best scraper I have owned.

 

[josh.j.avila]

The biggest selling point is it won't tear through your silicone at the corners.

I'm going to swap out my flipper for my tunze again.

 

[Goby-won]

Tunze - I have the big one for my 120G. It is awesome. Just beware - if you have black sand...it is magnetic and will get stuck to any scrapper if you drop it in the sand.

 

[sinekal]

How does the flipper scratch your glass? I have been using one a few months now with no problem, but I must admit I'm not sure I'm as careful as I was with my mag cleaners since I didn't think sand could get caught when using the blade side. Scratching glass is one of my biggest fears, right up there with mountain lions, and a weekend cabin trip with my girlfriends parents, so any advice on how to avoid would be much appreciated.

 

[jdl513]

Sand can roll between the pad and glass. All it takes is one grain getting stuck in the wrong place. FYI DFS has a 25% off today so if you want a new magnetic scraper this is a great time to do it.

 

[Picesduh]

Two years later, is Tunze still the top pick?

 

[squampton]

Two years later, is Tunze still the top pick?

I like the Tunze, works well. Just wish it floated, but not a biggie.

 

[Antics]

I use the flipper and I swear it's scratched the tank up something fierce after a couple years. I never use the pad side so it's got to be the blade. I never use it any way other than intended but if I look at the blade it is a little wavy with the corners protruding a little. I can't say 100% it's to blame but I know for sure it's not even pressure across the surface when used.

 

[Picesduh]

I use the flipper and I swear it's scratched the tank up something fierce after a couple years. I never use the pad side so it's got to be the blade. I never use it any way other than intended but if I look at the blade it is a little wavy with the corners protruding a little. I can't say 100% it's to blame but I know for sure it's not even pressure across the surface when used.

Did you ever replace the blade. Flipper says to every 6mnths

 

[Antics]

Did you ever replace the blade. Flipper says to every 6mnths

Yep a few times over the years. Seems to always happen eventually. Maybe the buildup on the glass or the silicon in the corners catches it? Not sure.

 

[saltyhog]

Yeah, you need to inspect it often. If the blade is bent it could scratch.

Those that use the Tunze, how the heck do you keep the blades on the dang thing. Several times a week one comes off when I'm turning a corner. It's infuriating to have to go get a towel and fish the blade out. I love it when it works but that problem alone has me using my Flipper more often.