Magnetic cleaner with blade

nly04 · 03/20/2018, 05:11 PM

Which magnetic cleaner is the best one for 1/2 inch glass tank in term of easy to use, clean, durable and easy to replace pad/blade?

scuzy · 03/20/2018, 05:38 PM

Mighty magnet. Ive used then all was able to pick up a might magnet used and its perfect. Magnavore and algae free are second and third.

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nly04 · 03/20/2018, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by scuzy

Mighty magnet. Ive used then all was able to pick up a might magnet used and its perfect. Magnavore and algae free are second and third.

I have the Magnavore 4er and the tiger algae free both them does not razor blade attach. I am thinking to add the razor blade on them but not sure if they work. I have the flipper before but magnet not too strong compare to other branch.

scuzy · 03/20/2018, 06:34 PM

The mighty magnet with all the pads don't need any razor. It literally removes encrusted stuff with ease. I have a flipper as well for blade action.

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Chalu · 03/20/2018, 10:49 PM

I have the algae free and magfloats with razor blades... which razor blade are you looking to attach?

Mr2KiEu · 03/20/2018, 11:21 PM

Forget the magnet scrubbers. Get this aluminum algae scrapper with razor blades. Cuts thru algae like a hot knife thru butter. Best tool I've ever bought to clean my tank. The blades are inexpensive too.

Segarty Stainless Steel Algea Scraper Razor with 10 Blades Cleaner Tool Kit for Glass Aquarium Fish Tank Plant Grass https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074KFZF7W..._wSESAbVM4T8Z1

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Dr. Jeffles · 03/20/2018, 11:46 PM

Hands down Flipper is the best, about $40 for the thickness you need

https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/flipp...BoCC_gQAvD_BwE

gablami · 03/20/2018, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr2KiEu

Forget the magnet scrubbers. Get this aluminum algae scrapper with razor blades. Cuts thru algae like a hot knife thru butter. Best tool I've ever bought to clean my tank. The blades are inexpensive too.

Segarty Stainless Steel Algea Scraper Razor with 10 Blades Cleaner Tool Kit for Glass Aquarium Fish Tank Plant Grass https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074KFZF7W..._wSESAbVM4T8Z1

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Thanks for the rec. I’m gonna give this a try (along with my flipper)

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nly04 · 03/21/2018, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Chalu

I have the algae free and magfloats with razor blades... which razor blade are you looking to attach?

Algea free since I am using it on my tank right now.

pcfish · 03/21/2018, 11:28 AM

I switched to a flipper. Wish I would have found one sooner. The Mag float I was using would get sand under the scrubber and I now have scratches in my tank.

Tkieu78 · 03/21/2018, 11:55 AM

From my experience with the flipper its best put in the tank when used and pulled out when not. I’ve had mine over a year the pad side will grow algae and I’ve noticed my blade/scraper side is warped. It doesn’t clean as effective anymore. I’m sure there are replacement parts. But cost wise I might just do the razerblade wand my brother swears by....

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ashburn · 03/21/2018, 01:10 PM

razerblade wand bends when i trying too hard

Chalu · 03/21/2018, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by nly04

Algea free since I am using it on my tank right now.

I use the easy blade scraper super glued to the magnets; has worked nicely for a few years now.

my algae free blade is rusted from not being in use.. let me see if I can find where the spares are.. then you are welcome to try it.

Although seems like that model is not sold anymore...??? BRS and everyone else have the replacement blades..

https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/10-pa...nt-blades.html

Mr2KiEu · 03/21/2018, 02:36 PM

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razerblade wand bends when i trying too hard

Are you using a new blade every time? It's a metal aluminum rod, how much algae you got on the glass bro?

marioensf · 03/21/2018, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by pcfish

I switched to a flipper. Wish I would have found one sooner. The Mag float I was using would get sand under the scrubber and I now have scratches in my tank.

Years ago at a BAR meeting, the speaker mentioned that magnetic glass cleaners are not recommended to leave inside the tank as things could get caught/grow between the glass and magnet and scratch the glass or acrylic.
The floating property of some magnets was to prevent the magnet to detach and fall to the sand where it would catch tiny rocks and if not cleaned, you guessed it, scratches; not to mention really hard to dive it out of wherever it landed, specially on deep tanks.

03/20/2018, 05:11 PM	#1
nly04 Registered Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Union City, SF bay area Posts: 1,062	Magnetic cleaner with blade Which magnetic cleaner is the best one for 1/2 inch glass tank in term of easy to use, clean, durable and easy to replace pad/blade?

03/20/2018, 05:38 PM	#2
scuzy Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 6,499	Magnetic cleaner with blade Mighty magnet. Ive used then all was able to pick up a might magnet used and its perfect. Magnavore and algae free are second and third. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

03/20/2018, 11:21 PM	#6
Mr2KiEu Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Bay Area, Concord, CA Posts: 1,126	Forget the magnet scrubbers. Get this aluminum algae scrapper with razor blades. Cuts thru algae like a hot knife thru butter. Best tool I've ever bought to clean my tank. The blades are inexpensive too. Segarty Stainless Steel Algea Scraper Razor with 10 Blades Cleaner Tool Kit for Glass Aquarium Fish Tank Plant Grass https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074KFZF7W..._wSESAbVM4T8Z1 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Red Sea Reefer 525XL/3x ReefLED90/Quad Ecotech Vortech MP40QD/Neptune COR20/Reefer Skimmer 900/Tunze 3155 ATO/Neptune Apex/Neptune DOS/Kessil H80/ Current Tank Info: Red Sea Reefer 525XL

03/21/2018, 11:28 AM	#10
pcfish Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Brentwood,CA Posts: 1,443	I switched to a flipper. Wish I would have found one sooner. The Mag float I was using would get sand under the scrubber and I now have scratches in my tank. __________________ Pedro Current Tank Info: Red Sea 250

03/20/2018, 06:34 PM	#4
scuzy Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 6,499	The mighty magnet with all the pads don't need any razor. It literally removes encrusted stuff with ease. I have a flipper as well for blade action. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

03/20/2018, 10:49 PM	#5
Chalu Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 306	I have the algae free and magfloats with razor blades... which razor blade are you looking to attach?

03/20/2018, 11:46 PM	#7
Dr. Jeffles Registered Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Berkeley Posts: 44	Hands down Flipper is the best, about $40 for the thickness you need https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/flipp...BoCC_gQAvD_BwE

03/21/2018, 11:55 AM	#11
Tkieu78 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: BAY AREA , CA Posts: 1,025	From my experience with the flipper its best put in the tank when used and pulled out when not. I’ve had mine over a year the pad side will grow algae and I’ve noticed my blade/scraper side is warped. It doesn’t clean as effective anymore. I’m sure there are replacement parts. But cost wise I might just do the razerblade wand my brother swears by.... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

03/21/2018, 01:10 PM	#12
ashburn Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: berkeley, ca Posts: 478	razerblade wand bends when i trying too hard