magnet cleaner for glass recommendation?

[bananags]

hello,

I just added water to the new 125gal that i have been working on for the last 6 months.. i know it's a long slow process for me.

Testing for leak now, it will run for the next few days with just RO water.

trying to decide if i should put on x-mas light out side or the fish light is bright enough =)

Anyway, what is a good cleaning magnet to get? I used the mag-float on my 29gal before, it's ok, not the best

I could use more cleaning

my new tank 1/2" thick glass.

What do you use?

Edited December 4, 2007 by bananags

[+ACampbell]

I use a mag float as well. I prefer it over my Tunze cleaning magnet.

[4R00P3R]

I also use a mag float, but prefer to use one size larger than they recommend.

If you scrub it this way:

..... _____

<--|_____|-->

instead of this way:

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<--|7|-->

<--|7|-->

<--|_|-->

I think it works a lot better.

Magnets asside, I prefer the old fasioned scraper because when I get a small featherduster or sand or anything under the magnet it scratches the glass.

Edited December 4, 2007 by 4R00P3R

[donman]

I prefer the hammerhead float and the tiger shark float from http://www.algaefree.com/

[thedude]

We also use algae free magnets both for maintenance and for our clients. One thing very important to mention is never leave your magnet in the tank as things will live and grow in it making it very easy to scratch the tank.

John

[4R00P3R]

I prefer the hammerhead float and the tiger shark float from http://www.algaefree.com/

Well of course you do. They're $70 and $100!

[bananags]

thanks guys.

I went with the Mag-float 350 and the attachment scrapper thingy (just ordered). I think you are right on not leaving it in the tank, i need to start doing that. if this does not work, i'll try the algea free and use the Mag350 for holding seaweed clip to lower it up and down =)