Need suggestions for new glass cleaner

[FrugalReefer]

I’m in the market for a new glass cleaner for the new year. The one I’m currently using and all I’ve ever used in my reefing career are Mag Floats. I’m not really concerned about which ones tend to scratch the glass more and which ones don’t as I’m sure all cleaners have the potential if sand gets caught between cleaner and glass. I just want suggestions on which ones clean the best. TIA and Happy 2025!

 

[Reef Wizard]

I’m in the market for a new glass cleaner for the new year. The one I’m currently using and all I’ve ever used in my reefing career are Mag Floats. I’m not really concerned about which ones tend to scratch the glass more and which ones don’t as I’m sure all cleaners have the potential if sand gets caught between cleaner and glass. I just want suggestions on which ones clean the best. TIA and Happy 2025!

I like the flipper series myself

 

[purpfish]

I have the tunze nano I love it

 

[DHill6]

Piranha , strong scrubbing side if they still make them.

 

[lagatbezan]

Mighty magnet hands down. Worth every penny.

 

[phillyb614]

Tunze for the win

 

[Idech]

Tunze for sure. As you mentioned, they all scratch but the Tunze less so than others I find. Mag floats have been really bad for me.

 

[Reef.]

Tunze as it has a stronger magnet than the reef float

 

[Sassafras]

I throw in another vote for Tunze. I keep one of the appropriate strength in each of my tanks.

 

[winxp_man]

Flipper Platinum Aquarium Hand Scraper for Glass and Acrylic Tanks - 2

Safe for Both Glass and Acrylic Tanks! Patent pending design allows you to use any old credit card, gift card, hotel room key etc as a scraper blade....you may never have to buy blades again! Blade cards can be inserted in any direction for multiple levels of flexibility Cut your own custom...

flippercleaner.com

Love this thing. And no glass scratching!

 

[Waters]

I tried a magnet from Maxspect called the Refine. Absolutely love it. The blades are extra think and the handle comes with a built in blade sharpener. Has gliding feet and also works on glass 1" thick. I have tried them all and this one I would definately recommend.

Refine Grande - Magnetic Aquarium Glass Scraper

Refine the Way You Clean Your Aquarium's Glass Powerful N52 Magnet for Superior Scraping Strength Zero-Friction Gliding Feet for Smooth, Damage-Free Cleaning Built-In Whetstone to Keep Blades Sharp Ergonomic Design for Comfortable, Faster Cleaning Compatible with Glass or Acrylic Aquariums (Up...

www.bulkreefsupply.com

 

[Bruttall]

I have a Flipper Max and the Tunze, I do not use the flipper at all anymore, it just doesn't do a good job. Tunze IMO best available right now.

 

[gbroadbridge]

I have two Tunze's.

Tried others and tossed them.

 

[eggie]

Im getting scared of magnets. I actually have the flipper and every time I pass it to the glass I feel the glass vibration could affect the corner seams.

 

[kevgib67]

I switched out my Flipper for Tunze and never looked back.

 

[FrugalReefer]

Thanks for everyone’s input. I think I’m going to try my hand at the Tunze.

 

[56longroof]

Another vote for the Tunze. I bought a ceramic blade for mine. It scrapes off coralline algea effortlessly but watch it around the seals.

 

[ninjamyst]

Had tunze and flip and highly recommend flip edge

 

[Cichlid Dad]

I'm one who can't see spending large amounts of cash on a scraper/ glass cleaner so I had a cheap aqueon mag scrubber and a scraper with 18 inch handle. It was a lot of work but it got the job done. Then I found this. It will easily scrape Coraline and strong enough to move around corners on my 120. I love this thing. Makes cleaning glass no matter how dirty so easy. Scraper is removable.


hygger Aquarium Strong Magnetic Cleaner Algae Magnet Cleaning Tool with Scraper Floating Brush for Fish Glass Tank M https://a.co/d/d34UByY

 

[exnisstech]

Another tunze fan here. I have 3, one for each tank.
@Sisterlimonpot makes a ceramic blade to go on the small end. This thing is the shizzle for getting tougher algae like the green stuff that takes hand scraping with a blade.

Tunze Ceramic Blade Upgrade | 4D Aquatics

When used correctly, this powerful tool can cut through the thickest of coralline algae like a hot knife through butter. Because of the sharp blade, the user must exercise extreme caution when cleaning around the seals of the tank. * Price is for 2 scrapers with ceramic blades* Recommended for...

www.4daquatics.com