What's a good/Safe ACRYLIC tank scraper / scrubber???

[hefner413]

I have a 55 gal acrylic tank with curved corners in the front. What is a good scraper / scrubber that is safe for acrylic? I've seen many "acrylic safe" scrubbing pads - but they seem SO rough - I would think that they would definitely scratch the tank. Anybody have something they recommend?
THANKS!

 

[autofreak44]

there is no realy safe way to scrub acrylic except to make shure there is no rocks or sand in between the scrubber and the glass. i know you can take one of those "scours without scratching" sponges and cut the mesh off the sponge and wrap it around a magfloat or equivelant but there is still no gurantee it wont scratch it. despite my best efforts my acrylic has a nice deep scratch right down the front, so just pay atention and make shure its not scratching

 

[reefforbrains]

***** pals card, least its good for something right.

 

[dcr]

I use the Acrylicare Pads for Magnavore mag cleaners. They feel rough, but as long as you don't drag something between it and the acrylic, you'll be fine. I also use the Kent scraper for acyrlic, and those little credit card type deals they sell at the LFS.
I scratched my tank a few times on accident, but...I don't know of many established acrylic tanks that don't have one or two.