glass cleaning magnet

Paaty · 02/20/2009, 01:09 AM

well i decided to upgrade my mag float, and was woundering if I should go with magnavore or hammerhead. I am leaning toward the hammerhead because I like the wood finish a little more than the black.

snorvich · 02/20/2009, 06:20 AM

Be sure and have the inside piece floatable. You will be happy you did.

faze07hd · 02/20/2009, 06:46 AM

i heard good things about the hammerhead...

gdavis17 · 02/20/2009, 06:52 AM

I upgraded to a hammerhead about a year ago and it was the best thing I ever did. My only regret is i didn't check to make sure it was floatable and it isn't. I do believe that all of the hammerheads are floatable now, but I'd make sure.

davew0670 · 02/20/2009, 06:57 AM

another vote for the hammerhead. puts the mag float to shame. of course it should for the price.

Paaty · 02/20/2009, 11:40 AM

Looks like it might be a hammerhead for me. Although, I am suprised we have not heard from any magnavore owners as I thought it was the more popular of the two.

hammerhead owners what size would you recomend for aga 150g, I beleive it has 5/8'' glass. They have two models that have 5/8" in their specks. Should I go with the stronger of the two?

jgln · 02/20/2009, 03:08 PM

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Originally posted by davew0670
another vote for the hammerhead. puts the mag float to shame. of course it should for the price.

I would love to try one or at least see one in a comparison but I am real hesitant to spend that much on one. What makes them better?

Paaty · 02/20/2009, 06:00 PM

the magnet is much stronger than a mag float and you can replace the pads

saurus · 02/20/2009, 06:13 PM

I am a magnavore user and am very happy. Had the Hammerhead before and although it was pleasing to the eye, it just didn't seem as strong. Also, the Magnavore has a larger inside so it is easier to get edges

But I am really looking into the mightymagnets.com I purchased a algea dozer pad and decided to try it with my magnavore. It was amazing because it removed the annoying brown/green algae that usually needs to be scraped by the kent proscraper which are only good the first few times you use it. This is for a acrylic if you hadn't guessed yet

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scorcho · 03/12/2009, 05:14 PM

does the magnavore float?

kraze3 · 03/12/2009, 05:31 PM

There is a new magnet called the nimble. A few reefers in my local club have them. Unfortunately it doesnt float but its very slim and can fit in small areas and behind rocks. Just depends on your needs.

Squidward5 · 03/12/2009, 05:49 PM

If you are looking for power check out magnavore, it takes a little bit to move it but coraline is gone with few swipes, and watch your fingers

..........and yes they float

ALLANSAM · 03/12/2009, 06:32 PM

I agree with you i believe i would go with the hammerhead.

02/20/2009, 01:09 AM	#1
Paaty Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 565	glass cleaning magnet well i decided to upgrade my mag float, and was woundering if I should go with magnavore or hammerhead. I am leaning toward the hammerhead because I like the wood finish a little more than the black.

02/20/2009, 06:20 AM	#2
snorvich Team RC member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Outlander Posts: 40,953 Blog Entries: 46	Be sure and have the inside piece floatable. You will be happy you did. __________________ Warmest regards, ~Steve~

02/20/2009, 06:46 AM	#3
faze07hd Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Utica, Ny Posts: 914	i heard good things about the hammerhead... __________________ Harry Current Tank Info: 90 gallon reef tank

02/20/2009, 06:52 AM	#4
gdavis17 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Muncie, Indiana Posts: 496	I upgraded to a hammerhead about a year ago and it was the best thing I ever did. My only regret is i didn't check to make sure it was floatable and it isn't. I do believe that all of the hammerheads are floatable now, but I'd make sure. __________________ Half of my life is perfect because if I think about it I'm either at work or in front of my tank. Current Tank Info: 30 cube, 40# lr, 30# ls, misc. softies, 2 maroon clowns, lawnmower blenny

02/20/2009, 06:57 AM	#5
davew0670 Registered Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 309	another vote for the hammerhead. puts the mag float to shame. of course it should for the price. __________________ 70 gallon tank

02/20/2009, 11:40 AM	#6
Paaty Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 565	Looks like it might be a hammerhead for me. Although, I am suprised we have not heard from any magnavore owners as I thought it was the more popular of the two. hammerhead owners what size would you recomend for aga 150g, I beleive it has 5/8'' glass. They have two models that have 5/8" in their specks. Should I go with the stronger of the two? __________________ 325g mixed reef sps dominated, 550g Total volume. Current Tank Info: 325 DT/ 550g Total

02/20/2009, 06:00 PM	#8
Paaty Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 565	the magnet is much stronger than a mag float and you can replace the pads __________________ 325g mixed reef sps dominated, 550g Total volume. Current Tank Info: 325 DT/ 550g Total

02/20/2009, 06:13 PM	#9
saurus Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Monrovia, California Posts: 916	I am a magnavore user and am very happy. Had the Hammerhead before and although it was pleasing to the eye, it just didn't seem as strong. Also, the Magnavore has a larger inside so it is easier to get edges But I am really looking into the mightymagnets.com I purchased a algea dozer pad and decided to try it with my magnavore. It was amazing because it removed the annoying brown/green algae that usually needs to be scraped by the kent proscraper which are only good the first few times you use it. This is for a acrylic if you hadn't guessed yet . __________________ Cheers, Clint I am the coral king! I can do anything! Click on the red house and see my reef.. Current Tank Info: 48x24x24 120 gallon mixed reef.

03/12/2009, 05:14 PM	#10
scorcho Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 305	does the magnavore float? __________________ 120g rimless (48x24x24) mixed reef

03/12/2009, 05:31 PM	#11
kraze3 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: RI Posts: 2,373	There is a new magnet called the nimble. A few reefers in my local club have them. Unfortunately it doesnt float but its very slim and can fit in small areas and behind rocks. Just depends on your needs.

03/12/2009, 05:49 PM	#12
Squidward5 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Seattle Posts: 231	If you are looking for power check out magnavore, it takes a little bit to move it but coraline is gone with few swipes, and watch your fingers ..........and yes they float Last edited by Squidward5; 03/12/2009 at 06:22 PM.

03/12/2009, 06:32 PM	#13
ALLANSAM Registered Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: KENTUCKY Posts: 57	I agree with you i believe i would go with the hammerhead.