Floating magnets????

[One Stoned Coral]

Do any of you use these floating magnets to clean your glass? Does one work better than the other? I have noticed a big price diffrence 14.99-69.00. Are they even worth the money?

Thanks

 

[newkie]

The stronger magnets can really get expensive, but they are worth the money... especially if you have thicker glass. I'm using Algae Free's Hammerhead which retails for the upper end of the range you listed. It can remove diatoms, calcerous green, and coralline algae. A good magnet for thick glass can easily go over $100. Very good investment IMHO.

 

[Anonymous]

I use a cheap floating magnet and like it just fine. I works very well on film algea. I don't think it would work well if you let coraline algea build up for to long between cleanings.

Louey

 

[monkeyboy]

I use the dirt cheap big mag-float in between scraping w/ a razor blade. Ain't no magnet on earth that will clean the glass like a fresh razor!

 

[Ryan7]

The best part about it.......... it floats!!! :lol:

 

[Anonymous]

I second the Mag Float along with the use of a good razor.

 

[danmhippo]

I use algae free's tigershark (I think that's the name of it). It's a bit pricy but it's very strong, magnets that is. Works very well on my 3/4" glass walls. I haven't been using razor blades for at least 4 months now.

 

[K77]

The stronger magnets can really get expensive, but they are worth the money... especially if you have thicker glass. I'm using Algae Free's Hammerhead which retails for the upper end of the range you listed. It can remove diatoms, calcerous green, and coralline algae. A good magnet for thick glass can easily go over $100. Very good investment IMHO.

I definitely agree. The magfloats are fine for general cleaning, but the stronger magnets are definitely worth it in wear and tear on your arm for diatoms and corraline algea. Plus they work much better for thicker glass or acrylic.

 

[Osama]

I have used the magfloat & stronger magnets. I will stick with the stronger magnet because it cleans my 180g all glass tank better(5/8inch thick). If the magnet is strong enough you will not loose it It will not fall & damage your corals. Mine is so strong it is a challenge to remove it & I have to be carefull when I reposition it as the pieces will slam together quite strongly Need to be careful not to damage the tank.

 

[Debc11]

I just got the mag-float - great for my 90, esp. since my coralline algae hasn't started to show its colors yet. But a question for you all, do you ever just leave the magnets attached to the tank in between cleanings? I was wondering if it was safe to do so.
Thanks

 

[danmhippo]

I just got the mag-float - great for my 90, esp. since my coralline algae hasn't started to show its colors yet. But a question for you all, do you ever just leave the magnets attached to the tank in between cleanings? I was wondering if it was safe to do so.
Thanks

Don't have any prob. yet.

 

[Osama]

I live my magfloat inmy 65g tank No problems in 6 months. I take out my strong magnet and clean it after each use in my 180g. Go figure my inconsistent approach!!!

 

[Debc11]

Thanks for the replies ...just makes it easier to leave it in the tank.

 

[Anonymous]

I wouldn't leave the magnet in the tank if your tank is acrylic. You might end up with baby snails or baby tubeworms getting into the cleaning surface and these can scratch acrylic. I don't know about glass.

jayo