Acrylic Tank Owners

[wanareef]

Now since I have a acrylic tank, which Magnetic Cleaner do you use and why?

Looking for one to use on my new 80gal

 

[SU#!]

I never use them. They are scratch creators. I use a plastic blade and still have to be very careful as to not pick up a stray grain of sand and make a scratch. If I had to do it over again I would NEVER buy an acrylic tank.

 

[wanareef]

What kind of plastic blade?

 

[NC2WA]

I use this one, but I make sure to replace the pad at least once a week:

http://www.seaquestmarine.com/Algae_Free_Great_White_Float_Magnet_p/af_gwfloat.htm

 

[SU#!]

What kind of plastic blade?

It's calleda pro scraper. It has a black handle and red replaceable plastic blade. You can also use a credit card.

 

[sgwill122]

I use a mag float with a thin layer of white filter material. I rarely replace the filter material, I try to stay about an inch off the sand while cleaning. I do have plenty of little scratches from a variety of reasons.

 

[seattle989]

i use a pro scraper W its like a huge credit card.

http://www.thatpetplace.com/pet/group/10529/product.web

i like it, seems to do a very nice job.

 

[ULTAQUARIUMSVCS]

i own an acrylic tank i have learn the hard way to just use a acrylic scraper, i also use a mag 8 magnet with acrylic pads works well.

 

[Scooterman]

http://www.marinedepot.com/ps_ViewI...w~idProduct~AF1113~idCategory~FIMTAMCMFM.html

I used one of these & never had issues, few rules before using though & you have to stick to them.

 

[ULTAQUARIUMSVCS]

http://www.marinedepot.com/ps_ViewI...w~idProduct~AF1113~idCategory~FIMTAMCMFM.html

I used one of these & never had issues, few rules before using though & you have to stick to them.

i like those 2 scooter, float, thats the one thing i dont like bout mines is that it doesnt float i have to be very careful with it.

 

[Scooterman]

I use the Novus products which are well worth it & clean as described by IAP in this thread!


http://www.reeffrontiers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=9509&highlight=ACRYLIC

 

[ULTAQUARIUMSVCS]

scooter me too, novus is awesome

 

[fishoutofwater]

These are the best on the market. stumbled across them a few years ago. wish i had found them sooner. they are by far much much better than ANY of the other magnet cleaners on the market. A little on the $$$ end but well worth it. They even have floating ones. www.mightymagnets.com made in oregon. Check them out. I have 3 of them.

 

[Myteemouse]

but if you get a grain of sand it's all over!!!
??

 

[fishoutofwater]

you have to be very careful. keep it away from the sand line. I use mine for the main views and have a seperate pad that I use to hand clean the sand line when needed.

 

[ULTAQUARIUMSVCS]

Ohhh mytree sooo very true!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[NC2WA]

for the sand line, I use the kent pro scraper and a algae scrubber. I try and stay at least 2-4 inches away from the sand line (and go slow)

 

[Myteemouse]

cool guys lots of good info'
I know what i'm gonna get now!!