Magnet Glass Cleaners

[cadmanof50s]

For many years I have been using Magnet Glass Cleaners on my tanks. They do a great job and are so immensely convenient.

Lately I've gotten lazy and left the magnet cleaners in my tank between usage. This was a grave mistake.
And now I have to pay for my laziness. Although I am VERY careful not to pick up any of the substrate whilst cleaning the glass, I discovered some significant scratches on the inside of my tank.

These scratches were NOT from gravel or sand that got trapped between the glass and the magnet. They were from the shells of organisms such as curly tube worms (and such) that started growing between the glass and the magnet while at rest.

So please do yourself a favor when using these wonderful devices....don't leave them in your tank between uses. Take them out, rinse them off with fresh water and dry them off between usage.

It will prevent you for saying some very naughty words!..;-)

 

[jd371]

Yeah, I found a few scratches on my tank last night, and I don't leave mine in the tank and rinse after use. I'm very careful when I'm near the sand but still got some on the Mag Float. I just ordered the Tunze, I heard good things about it and the only thing that touches the glass is the scraper.

 

[cadmanof50s]

jd, Do you have a link to the Tunze product?

Is it something like this:

http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/flipper-max-magnet-cleaner.html


Thanks,
vb

 

[jd371]

Sort of like that. The only draw back is it doesn't float.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00OTOFKAS?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00

 

[jduck]

I've had magnavore, mag float, flipper. If you don't mind getting your arm wet

Cuts through coraline like butter.

 

[sbash]

jd, Do you have a link to the Tunze product?
Is it something like this:
http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/flipper-max-magnet-cleaner.html

I use this, great product! I almost went for the Tunze, but the 'scraping' action is a lot more work than the typical mag-float action. This product is the best of both worlds. Although, the scrubber side is the opposite side of the velcro than the mag-float. Also it has a very strong hold on my 5/8" thick glass...