What are using to clean the algea off your tank?

[salth2o]

Hi!
I've been through all the magnets (under $25 anyways) what is the best cleaner magnet? What are you using? Like it? Love it? Hate it?

 

[plum70rt]

check out www.aquariumcleaner.com I use the Hammers they get off anything

 

[salth2o]

You love it then? How much maintenence does it require?

 

[plum70rt]

I use them about twice a week, they work great, very happy

 

[slick]

Those are nice magnet cleaners. I just got a large mag float and it seems to be doing a great job for me so far. I assume you have tried this brand. You didn't like it?

 

[entice59]

i want to get one, but the price is so high compared to those pads, can you guys move the magnet to the left or right side of the tank without sticking your hand there?

 

[mlm]

Yes the mag float is great for that. It floats so when you change sides of the tank it does not fall the the bottom.

 

[entice59]

sweet, looks like im gonna get one. It wont matter if i get a small one for my 55 right?

 

[a&m aggie 04']

the one i have is like 10 bucks, i think the 125 or 150 i forget. It works fine for that size tank. Never have to stick my hand to clean.
hey SaltH20 whats your compaint on Mag Floats???

 

[buzz]

I have a Twister, due to cost, but a Mag Float is what I aspire to.

 

[entice59]

twister any good?

 

[salth2o]

I just don't think the mag float holds as tight and it doesn't pull the correline off or the baked on algae (from the MH's)
I just spoke with mark, owner of the Hammerhead magnet and he was great. Will be setting me with the hammerhead magnet for my 150 gallon tank and will be supplying a few pads to work on my 55 gallon.

 

[entice59]

is there pads in the magfloats i have to replace?

 

[a&m aggie 04']

i dont think you can replace them, but they will last a long time.

 

[plum70rt]

I have had magfloats, the hammers are SUPERIOR IN STRENGTH,

 

[richard rendos]

mag float

 

[nerdy]

I use magnets and a razor blade.

 

[entice59]

hammers cost too much, 50 bucks for an something that scrubs only algae, personally id rather just stick my hand in there twice a week and clean it by hand with a 5 dollar sponge

 

[fshhub]

i only use snails and NEW razor blades

 

[entice59]

my friend doesnt even need a algae scrubber anymore since he got his lawnmower blenny to take care of it, i guess the only thing he'll need to take care of is coraline algae