What's worth it in a magnet-algae-scraper?

[Jan]

What are people's opinions on the higher priced acrylic magnets listed here?

http://oceanaquatics.com/store/category/5/241/Magnets/

My magfloat is not doing the job on the new tank--it keeps coming loose and floating away. I need a stronger one.

What's the best value/price point on these things? I mean, $169 for an algae scraper???!!

 

[DonW]

They are a good product. Magnets are expensive.

Don

 

[Jan]

Which one do you consider a good value here...there's a range of prices from 60-160

 

[Damsel13]

yes and I always get sand stuck in mine and then scratch my tank.

Sometimes the sand is really small, just pointy I guess cause I miss it until a couple of ugly long scratches show.

 

[lavenderfish]

I'm curious myself. That seems like a lot but if they could get the coraline it might be worth more. Are they really that much better?

 

[Brenden]

I have the biggest magfloat. It is made for up to 1" acrylic. I promise it will not fall off you tank. I will sell it if you want it. I do not have that tank any more.
If you play with it it will put blood blisters on your fingers. Just ask my 8yo that learned the hard way about 10 seconds after I told him not to touch it.

 

[goby2004]

we had one for a while, but we got a lot of scratches. but our sand is fine so it sturs up real easily.

 

[spongebob lover]

i like my mag-float is good for my little tank .
you can always try to make one ...just ask Donw if he has some good ideas .

 

[DaBrowns]

unless you have a huge tank...I would go with the mag float. just bought one myself from a local store for 28.00. Another store in town was selling the same one for 46.00 so shop around a little.

 

[burning2nd]

glass and stainless steel blade's for me

thats crazy..... does it have a on button?

 

[fly guy]

glass and stainless steel blade's for me

thats crazy..... does it have a on button?

This one has a on/off button kinda.... http://www.therme-at.com/Product_photo.htm

Anybody here use this thing?? I miss my glass tanks and the good old razorblade method of cleaning........im real tempted to buy this .......

 

[twilliard]

Algae free make some dang good floats. I use the Piranha float and it will make your arm tired from cleaning.
A little spendy buy well worth the money.

 

[danno14]

I have and use a mag float on the smaller tank....swear by my hammerhead float for the big one.

 

[Jan]

thanks everyone. Guess I'll buck up for a big boy...

 

[Damsel13]

Yea Jan, I think I might upgrade....

 

[burning2nd]

thats what im talking about!!!! That unit has a power cord..... I like