acrylic aquarium owners! what you use to scrub hard algae off?

zheka757 · Feb 27, 2023

albano said:
Did you try turning it front to back or inside out? When dirty, I put them in a bucket with hot water and bleach…come out like new.

I think my biggest problem is i leave my magnet in a tank when not used. But the way my tank is set up, it's my only option is to leave it atached.

JC1977 · Feb 27, 2023

Looks like I need to check out this mighty magnet with the sleeve. I’ve been looking for a solid option for my new acrylic tank that won’t risk scratching seems like everybody likes it!

Pistondog · Feb 27, 2023

Credit card form factor.
You can get blanks on amazon

zheka757 · Feb 27, 2023

JC1977 said:
Looks like I need to check out this mighty magnet with the sleeve. I’ve been looking for a solid option for my new acrylic tank that won’t risk scratching seems like everybody likes it!

only if you don't mind spending several 100's for magnet. in my case it was 400

JC1977 · Feb 27, 2023

zheka757 said:
only if you don't mind spending several 100's for magnet. in my case it was 400

Show me something that isn’t expensive in this hobby?? Lol

zheka757 · Feb 27, 2023

JC1977 said:
Show me something that isn’t expensive in this hobby?? Lol

everything is, i know, but i was squinting paying my 500+ checkout cart for magnet, plus sending kit. btw, i can vouch for those sanding pads to clean scratches underwater. works really well.

JC1977 · Feb 27, 2023

zheka757 said:
everything is, i know, but i was squinting paying my 500+ checkout cart for magnet, plus sending kit. btw, i can vouch for those sanding pads to clean scratches underwater. works really well.

I hear ya but having used it for awhile is it worth the $$?

albano · Feb 27, 2023

zheka757 said:
I think my biggest problem is i leave my magnet in a tank when not used.

So do I … covers still last for years

JGT · Feb 27, 2023

I know this is supposedly a big no-no, but I use a Flipper with stainless steel blades. Removes the toughest coralline especially at the sand bed line and with its design doesn’t get any sand in the blade area. Been using it for years with 0 scratches. I’ve scratched my tank more with the acrylic/credit card blades esp down towards the sand line.

zheka757 · Feb 27, 2023

JC1977 said:
I hear ya but having used it for awhile is it worth the $$?

Yeah I'm definitely happy with results, but like some one said earlier, if we clean glass often/daily, then you don't need a good strong magnet or any special pads.

JC1977 · Feb 27, 2023

zheka757 said:
Yeah I'm definitely happy with results, but like some one said earlier, if we clean glass often/daily, then you don't need a good strong magnet or any special pads.

I was just going to use my piranha cleaner and get a acrylic pad for it but I’m curious about the mighty mag