best algae magnet?

[drewster]

I think i'm gonna ask for a new algae magnet for christmas. Yeah, kinda sad but its something I need and i know they can get costly. Does anybody know which magnet will give me the most bang for my buck? I have a 75 gallon acrylic and a 55 gallon glass tank that I would need it for. If it can't do both then I just want it for the 75 gallon acrylic tank. Keep the price under $100 and let me know where i can get it. Thanks

 

[mr . salty]

Under $100,WOW.I paid $25 for mine and love it. I thought that was alot of cash. Mine is a TWISTER.

 

[healerhand]

i have an Algen Magneet. Its the strongest i have ever seen..... I think its a French product.....

 

[drewster]

yeah, under $100. I've seen magnets advertised for $250. Supposedly they are rare earth magnets and can handle like 2 inches of aquarium thickness. Where did you get your $25 model Mr Salty?

 

[mr . salty]

My local fish store. I think it's made by aquarium pharmacuticals.They have three diferant sizes,I got the big one.2.5x3 inches.

 

[beth]

Ok, what are algae magnets? I though you were talking about the magnets you use to clean algae off your glass until you mentioned the price!

 

[mr . salty]

Hey BETH,That is what we are talking about.I cant see spending more than $25 for one.

 

[beth]

OH, LOL! Well, you guys must be getting gold plated, diamond studded magnets! The ones I got cost around $4-7.

 

[mr . salty]

I'd say about a minus three. Acrylic can be scratched with your finger if you rub it hard enough.(finger,not finger nail)

 

[drewster]

i'm used to buying $10 magnets also but its time to get a real magnet. The magnet I'm looking into right now is about $75 and is made from a rare earth magnet. They are just very very strong magnets. They even have warnings on them about getting them too close to each other when holding them with your hands.

 

[eelman]

Tunze, and Mangrove are the strongest magnets that I have ever seen

 

[healerhand]

Beth,
what brand and where did you get the algae magnet for $4-$7. The one i have cost $27 dollars.....

 

[rickt4du]

The very best algae magnet I have found is called "Live Rock". Mine attracts hair algae like it's going out of style.

...rick

 

[drewster]

What magnet is that rickt4du?

 

[rickt4du]

The kind thats $6.99 a lb.
...rick

 

[drewster]

Now i feel like an idiot. I didnt catch the joke in that one until now.