Magic Eraser Extra Power

Empty Bottles · 09/11/2013, 07:25 PM

Would these be ok to use on my acrylic in a reef tank? I know there are some that are and some that aren't.

ska d · 09/11/2013, 08:15 PM

If it says on the package "mold/mildew" resistant then don't use it.

greech · 09/11/2013, 08:24 PM

I dont know that I would use them at all. Those things breakdown into a fine dust that I wouldnt want in y water even if the material is inert. They do work great for cleaning skimmers that can be rinsed though.

amj991 · 09/11/2013, 08:43 PM

I use the original magic eraser when i clean my acrylic tank. Have used it for years with no issues. Make sure it's the plain one with no chemicals.

Empty Bottles · 09/11/2013, 08:55 PM

That's what I'm trying to figure out with this one. It says that it's 50% stronger than the original and that's it. We tried something at work with them and it didn't work out. If they won't work I'm just going to throw them away.

Riblet · 09/11/2013, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by amj991

I use the original magic eraser when i clean my acrylic tank. Have used it for years with no issues. Make sure it's the plain one with no chemicals.

^^^what he said, only use the one that says original magic eraser and throw them away before they break down.

unkel j · 09/11/2013, 09:32 PM

Just use original only. I think extra power has soap in it. Do a search on magic eraser and you'll see that they are reef safe and quite popular on here.

Empty Bottles · 09/11/2013, 09:39 PM

Thanks for the input guys. I think I'm just gonna spend the $3 and leave these alone.

Spyderturbo007 · 09/12/2013, 06:11 AM

I use these things for my tank even though it is glass. It seems to remove algae and coralline growing on the glass pretty easily. Although I try and hit the coralline when I see it so it doesn't get out of hand.

I'm just afraid of using anything containing chemicals anywhere near my tank.

09/11/2013, 07:25 PM	#1
Empty Bottles Registered Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 291	Magic Eraser Extra Power Would these be ok to use on my acrylic in a reef tank? I know there are some that are and some that aren't. __________________ 60" 100 gallon Mixed Reef Currently under reconstruction. Current Tank Info: 100G Reef

09/11/2013, 08:24 PM	#3
greech Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Tallahassee, FL Posts: 3,133	I dont know that I would use them at all. Those things breakdown into a fine dust that I wouldnt want in y water even if the material is inert. They do work great for cleaning skimmers that can be rinsed though. __________________ ~Graham Current Tank Info: Tank: 40 breeder; 20H sump w/SWC 120; Sicce 3.0 return; Vortech MP-10; Sundial T5, DIY Actinic LED (3W Cree). Livestock: Pair of Black & Whites; Midas Blenny; Firefish; Yasha/pistol; Black Leopard Wrasse; LPS and SPS

09/11/2013, 08:55 PM	#5
Empty Bottles Registered Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 291	That's what I'm trying to figure out with this one. It says that it's 50% stronger than the original and that's it. We tried something at work with them and it didn't work out. If they won't work I'm just going to throw them away. __________________ 60" 100 gallon Mixed Reef Currently under reconstruction. Current Tank Info: 100G Reef

09/11/2013, 09:32 PM	#7
unkel j Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: prescott,az Posts: 325	Just use original only. I think extra power has soap in it. Do a search on magic eraser and you'll see that they are reef safe and quite popular on here. __________________ Josh Current Tank Info: 29g acrylic mixed reef w/LED

09/11/2013, 09:39 PM	#8
Empty Bottles Registered Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 291	Thanks for the input guys. I think I'm just gonna spend the $3 and leave these alone. __________________ 60" 100 gallon Mixed Reef Currently under reconstruction. Current Tank Info: 100G Reef

09/11/2013, 08:15 PM	#2
ska d Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: toronto Posts: 508	If it says on the package "mold/mildew" resistant then don't use it.

09/11/2013, 08:43 PM	#4
amj991 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 115	I use the original magic eraser when i clean my acrylic tank. Have used it for years with no issues. Make sure it's the plain one with no chemicals.

09/12/2013, 06:11 AM	#9
Spyderturbo007 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: PA Posts: 2,564	I use these things for my tank even though it is glass. It seems to remove algae and coralline growing on the glass pretty easily. Although I try and hit the coralline when I see it so it doesn't get out of hand. I'm just afraid of using anything containing chemicals anywhere near my tank.