Opinions on Tigershark-line of magnet cleaners?

Tang Salad · 01/15/2007, 11:06 PM

Just wondering what everyone else thinks about these magnet cleaners:Expensive Magnet Cleaner

I've been using one on my 110g acrylic for a few months now, and I have to say: I can't see how it's worth the extra price.

Compared to my other cheap-o magnet cleaner, the magnets on this do not seem extra strong. It still skids and skidders as I pull it along the panes.

The 'acrylic safe' pad does leave fine scratches on acrylic. (I had to cut a pad of supersoft cloth to replace it. And 'no', nothing was caught in the pad.)

The inner piece does float, which is nice. But it floats on my cheap-o, also. Then again, don't most float?

So far, the only part of it that justifies the significant added expense is that the the outer piece is made of a nicely stained hardwood. Oooo, nice wood...

Am I missing something?

goulashriot · 01/15/2007, 11:26 PM

i have a mag-float and it works great, it doesnt look as fancy as that. but then again, its a cleaner magnet, its removable, who cares what color it is.

01/15/2007, 11:06 PM	#1
Tang Salad Algae skeptic Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: 78702 Posts: 3,098	Opinions on Tigershark-line of magnet cleaners? Just wondering what everyone else thinks about these magnet cleaners:Expensive Magnet Cleaner I've been using one on my 110g acrylic for a few months now, and I have to say: I can't see how it's worth the extra price. Compared to my other cheap-o magnet cleaner, the magnets on this do not seem extra strong. It still skids and skidders as I pull it along the panes. The 'acrylic safe' pad does leave fine scratches on acrylic. (I had to cut a pad of supersoft cloth to replace it. And 'no', nothing was caught in the pad.) The inner piece does float, which is nice. But it floats on my cheap-o, also. Then again, don't most float? So far, the only part of it that justifies the significant added expense is that the the outer piece is made of a nicely stained hardwood. Oooo, nice wood... Am I missing something? __________________ Your algae is not special. Current Tank Info: TBD ADA 120-P SPS NLPS

01/15/2007, 11:26 PM	#2
goulashriot Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: 11105 Posts: 74	i have a mag-float and it works great, it doesnt look as fancy as that. but then again, its a cleaner magnet, its removable, who cares what color it is. __________________ "sometimes i think the surest sign that intelligent life exists elsewhere in the universe is that none of it has tried to contact us." -calvin to hobbes- Current Tank Info: 30 gal.