Mr. Clean Magic Eraser - Extra Power

Avaron · 03/21/2012, 05:15 PM

I just started using the Magic Eraser to help clean the walls of my acrylic tank. Works great.

I used the EXTRA POWER version. It appears to be the same as the Original, but it says on the box that it lasts longer. It doesn't appear to have any added chemicals from what I can tell.

Anyone else use the EXTRA POWER version? Most discussions here are about the ORIGINAL version.

I just wanted to check to make sure the EXTRA POWER version is just as inert as what be believe the Original to be (melamine foam only).

shaginwagon13 · 03/21/2012, 05:32 PM

.....your talking about the inside or outside of the tank?

snorvich · 03/21/2012, 05:36 PM

I use the original version, no experience with the extra power version. Inside of the tank in answer to the question above.

shaginwagon13 · 03/21/2012, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by snorvich

Inside of the tank in answer to the question above.

Thats pretty neat I've never heard of this... whats the benefit to using this over a mag-float?

Avaron · 03/21/2012, 05:42 PM

Yep, inside of tank. I use Novus and microfiber towel on the outside.

snorvich · 03/21/2012, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by shaginwagon13

Thats pretty neat I've never heard of this... whats the benefit to using this over a mag-float?

There are special mag-float inside attachments that make stubborn calciferous algae removal easier. But magic eraser works the best for stubborn stuff.

snorvich · 03/21/2012, 05:45 PM

Yes, outside I also use Novus.

shaginwagon13 · 03/21/2012, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by snorvich

There are special mag-float inside attachments that make stubborn calciferous algae removal easier. But magic eraser works the best for stubborn stuff.

I'm definitely going to try this

wakesetter · 03/21/2012, 05:51 PM

are you saying that you use this to remove your coraline algae?

Avaron · 03/21/2012, 05:54 PM

I cut the Extra Power magic eraser in half and place it in between the inside magnet and the acrylic. On the outside I put a microfiber towel between the magnet and the acrylic. I just buffed out my tank and don't want any scratches.

snorvich · 03/21/2012, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by wakesetter

are you saying that you use this to remove your coraline algae?

On the glass or acrylic, yes.

KafudaFish · 03/21/2012, 07:30 PM

I used it yesterday for the first time in my two tanks.

All the fish are fine in the first and the zoas are in the second.

RotaryGeek · 03/21/2012, 07:39 PM

Yeah i have been doing this for a couple months. Really helps with the stubborn brown algae spots that grow on the glass. I leave the coraline on everything but the front glass and most of the sides. I think it looks good.

mwilliams62 · 03/21/2012, 08:03 PM

Want the chemicals inside that sponge kill the livestock and corals????

jwoyshnar · 03/21/2012, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by mwilliams62

Want the chemicals inside that sponge kill the livestock and corals????

Thats what i was thinking too

KafudaFish · 03/21/2012, 08:21 PM

These do not contain any chemicals just the inert pad. This is why you don't want to use the kitchen or bath ones for this.

Saadatski · 03/21/2012, 08:32 PM

Yeah I started using the original one yesterday and it is wonderful. Very useful. The original version will not kill your fish because it is just a sponge. No chemicals

albano · 03/21/2012, 09:17 PM

it won't scratch your tank!

Mr. Demeanor · 03/21/2012, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by albano

it won't scratch your tank!

I am surprised they will not scratch acrylic tanks. They are abrasive, almost like a 3000 grit sand paper. I know they will dull shiny painted surfaces. The other issue I have is that they fall apart easily.

I use them on my boat extensively. Heres a great article on them:
http://home.howstuffworks.com/magic-eraser1.htm

Shells4 · 03/21/2012, 10:16 PM

I've been using them for over a year now with no problems at all. works great!

nlgill13 · 03/21/2012, 11:22 PM

do you have rounded tank corners?

docstomper · 03/22/2012, 01:35 AM

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Originally Posted by albano

it won't scratch your tank!

This reminded me of Walk Hard: The legend of Dewey Cox...

ezerasurfr · 03/22/2012, 07:06 AM

There are no active ingredients in melamine foam, however formaldehyde is an inert ingredient. Its safe to use in your reef in between the mag float - but don't leave it in there after each use. Like anything in your tank, your scavengers will go after it. I cut mine in 4s (theres a post out there with pics somewhere).

I have no experience with the extra power, only the originals though.

albano · 03/22/2012, 07:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by docstomper

This reminded me of Walk Hard: The legend of Dewey Cox...

You mean, let me understand this cause, ya know maybe it's me, I'm a little f 'ed up maybe, but I'm funny how, I mean funny like I'm a clown...*

*Goodfellas 1990

Avaron · 03/22/2012, 10:49 AM

Still looking for someone who has used the Extra Power version for a while and can confirm no issues. I'm pretty sure it's fine, since its just a longer lasting version of the Original, but still want to check other people's experience.

Hope you guys that have newly discovered the Magic Eraser are enjoying your scratch free view of the tank!

03/21/2012, 05:15 PM	#1
Avaron Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: CA Bay Area Posts: 77	Mr. Clean Magic Eraser - Extra Power I just started using the Magic Eraser to help clean the walls of my acrylic tank. Works great. I used the EXTRA POWER version. It appears to be the same as the Original, but it says on the box that it lasts longer. It doesn't appear to have any added chemicals from what I can tell. Anyone else use the EXTRA POWER version? Most discussions here are about the ORIGINAL version. I just wanted to check to make sure the EXTRA POWER version is just as inert as what be believe the Original to be (melamine foam only).

03/21/2012, 05:32 PM	#2
shaginwagon13 Chartered Accountant Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 2,219	.....your talking about the inside or outside of the tank? __________________ - Shaginwagon - Current Tank Info: 550 Gallon SPS Reef l 200 Gallon Sump l Skimmer: Vertex Alpha 250 l Return Pump: Reeflo Hammerhead l Tank Circulation: (2) Maxspect Gyre XF280 l Lighting: (3) 400w Halides & (3) AI Hydra 52 HD

03/21/2012, 05:36 PM	#3
snorvich Team RC member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Outlander Posts: 40,953 Blog Entries: 46	I use the original version, no experience with the extra power version. Inside of the tank in answer to the question above. __________________ Warmest regards, ~Steve~

03/21/2012, 05:42 PM	#5
Avaron Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: CA Bay Area Posts: 77	Yep, inside of tank. I use Novus and microfiber towel on the outside. __________________ 350g Acrylic Mixed Reef. 50g fuge with chaeto/caulerpa. 40g sump. SRO XP-5000 Internal Protein Skimmer. Hydor Koralia Smart Wave. (4) Hydor Koralia Magnum 8 pumps. Mag-Drive Supreme 18 return pu

03/21/2012, 05:45 PM	#7
snorvich Team RC member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Outlander Posts: 40,953 Blog Entries: 46	Yes, outside I also use Novus. __________________ Warmest regards, ~Steve~

03/21/2012, 05:51 PM	#9
wakesetter Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: CA Posts: 1,641	are you saying that you use this to remove your coraline algae?

03/21/2012, 05:54 PM	#10
Avaron Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: CA Bay Area Posts: 77	I cut the Extra Power magic eraser in half and place it in between the inside magnet and the acrylic. On the outside I put a microfiber towel between the magnet and the acrylic. I just buffed out my tank and don't want any scratches. __________________ 350g Acrylic Mixed Reef. 50g fuge with chaeto/caulerpa. 40g sump. SRO XP-5000 Internal Protein Skimmer. Hydor Koralia Smart Wave. (4) Hydor Koralia Magnum 8 pumps. Mag-Drive Supreme 18 return pu

03/21/2012, 07:30 PM	#12
KafudaFish Cyprinius carpio Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 4,496	I used it yesterday for the first time in my two tanks. All the fish are fine in the first and the zoas are in the second.

03/21/2012, 07:39 PM	#13
RotaryGeek Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Central Texas Posts: 713	Yeah i have been doing this for a couple months. Really helps with the stubborn brown algae spots that grow on the glass. I leave the coraline on everything but the front glass and most of the sides. I think it looks good. __________________ 125 w/ 30 gallon sump. ASM G3 w/ Sedra 9000 and gatevalve. Two Little Phishies 550 phosban reactor. 3x150w XM 10k MH, 2x 96w PC.

03/21/2012, 08:03 PM	#14
mwilliams62 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,056	Want the chemicals inside that sponge kill the livestock and corals????

03/21/2012, 08:21 PM	#16
KafudaFish Cyprinius carpio Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 4,496	These do not contain any chemicals just the inert pad. This is why you don't want to use the kitchen or bath ones for this.

03/21/2012, 08:32 PM	#17
Saadatski Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 875	Yeah I started using the original one yesterday and it is wonderful. Very useful. The original version will not kill your fish because it is just a sponge. No chemicals __________________ 75 gallon FOWLR for now- 2x250w MH Current USA Outer Orbit with T5 actinic, Vortech MP40

03/21/2012, 09:17 PM	#18
albano SALTWATER since '73 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Katonah, NY/ San Fernando Ca./ Sea Isle City NJ Posts: 6,210	it won't scratch your tank! __________________ ______________________________________ Jan. '11 TOTM Manhattan Reefs Current Tank Info: 500g & 200g acrylic DTs/2 separate reef systems Last edited by Dino; 03/23/2012 at 04:35 AM.

03/21/2012, 10:16 PM	#20
Shells4 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Indiana Posts: 201	I've been using them for over a year now with no problems at all. works great!

03/21/2012, 11:22 PM	#21
nlgill13 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Boulder,CO Posts: 1,291	do you have rounded tank corners?

03/22/2012, 07:06 AM	#23
ezerasurfr Moved On Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: New Jersey Posts: 663	There are no active ingredients in melamine foam, however formaldehyde is an inert ingredient. Its safe to use in your reef in between the mag float - but don't leave it in there after each use. Like anything in your tank, your scavengers will go after it. I cut mine in 4s (theres a post out there with pics somewhere). I have no experience with the extra power, only the originals though.

03/22/2012, 10:49 AM	#25
Avaron Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: CA Bay Area Posts: 77	Still looking for someone who has used the Extra Power version for a while and can confirm no issues. I'm pretty sure it's fine, since its just a longer lasting version of the Original, but still want to check other people's experience. Hope you guys that have newly discovered the Magic Eraser are enjoying your scratch free view of the tank! __________________ 350g Acrylic Mixed Reef. 50g fuge with chaeto/caulerpa. 40g sump. SRO XP-5000 Internal Protein Skimmer. Hydor Koralia Smart Wave. (4) Hydor Koralia Magnum 8 pumps. Mag-Drive Supreme 18 return pu