The best algae scrappers.

frankpayne32 · 11/18/2010, 09:37 AM

I currently am using a Magfloat to clean the inside of my glass but I am not thrilled with it. Also, to scrape coralline I am using scraper that has a 3" wide metal piece. it's not exactly a razor but it is pretty thin. I am very particular about my glass and I'm not happy so far. I would appreciate your recommendations for both magnet scrapers and the hand held variety. Thanks!

crvz · 11/18/2010, 02:05 PM

I had great success with the easy blade.

http://www.easybladeusa.com/instructions.html

The glue started to come up after probably a year of use, but for the price and the frequency that I used it I was still very satisfied. I used it with the algaefree brand magnet cleaners, which I find far superior to the magfloat brand.

anjhof · 11/18/2010, 02:36 PM

handled paint scrapper from home depot works great for coraline. $5 got me a 4 inch blade with a nice rubber handle.

Sugar Magnolia · 11/18/2010, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by anjhof

handled paint scrapper from home depot works great for coraline. $5 got me a 4 inch blade with a nice rubber handle.

Great idea and much more cost effective than a Kent scraper.

Whisperer · 11/18/2010, 03:23 PM

The blades rust very quickly on those. Get this one fron PetSmart.

Ruggie89 · 11/18/2010, 03:28 PM

I've found that one of the best algae scrappers is just an old credit card or ID card. Works pretty good on coralline in my tank as well. Best part is that its free!

Whisperer · 11/18/2010, 03:40 PM

You get tons of free cramps in your fingers too!

ahud · 11/18/2010, 04:10 PM

I ordered that scraper from petsmart, I'll let you know how I like it.

Floowid · 11/18/2010, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Whisperer

The blades rust very quickly on those. Get this one fron PetSmart.

I have this one too. Heads and shoulders above anything else I have used. After 6 months I am still on the original blade, and it floats too!

ahud · 11/18/2010, 04:45 PM

Hope it works on those tiny white specs (tube worms, fan worms?)

tspors · 11/18/2010, 06:44 PM

4" razor blade paint scraper from ACE/

Whisperer · 11/18/2010, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by ahud

Hope it works on those tiny white specs (tube worms, fan worms?)

It works on the toughest algae, coralline, etc. without scratching the glass. The blade does not rust and it has very comfortable rubberized curved handle that multiplies the pressure applied at the blade making each stroke effective with lesser effort. I rave about this gadget because it really works the best. It's also cheap.

ozzyvega · 11/18/2010, 07:35 PM

I use my library card.

frankpayne32 · 11/19/2010, 07:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crvz

I had great success with the easy blade.

http://www.easybladeusa.com/instructions.html

The glue started to come up after probably a year of use, but for the price and the frequency that I used it I was still very satisfied. I used it with the algaefree brand magnet cleaners, which I find far superior to the magfloat brand.

Thanks for the input but I might have a hard time spending $50-70 on a magnet scraper. Would you say that they are really worth that much?

SDguy · 11/19/2010, 07:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crvz

I had great success with the easy blade.

http://www.easybladeusa.com/instructions.html

The glue started to come up after probably a year of use, but for the price and the frequency that I used it I was still very satisfied. I used it with the algaefree brand magnet cleaners, which I find far superior to the magfloat brand.

I use a magnavore with an easy blade. Flawless performance for 4 years now. Nothing better for a glass tank, IMO!

frankpayne32 · 11/19/2010, 07:18 AM

Thanks for the input everyone. I think I will get the one from Petco and a long-handled paint scraper and see how that goes for the coralline.

zaheda · 11/19/2010, 07:37 AM

I want to try the credit card but scared of scratching the glass. The magnets like the aquamedic is too expensive for me.

The_Codfather · 11/19/2010, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by zaheda

I want to try the credit card but scared of scratching the glass. The magnets like the aquamedic is too expensive for me.

A credit card wont scratch glass unless it's platinum

anbosu · 11/19/2010, 08:06 AM

I have never had much success with credit cards. The long handled scraper above works pretty well, although if you have a deeper tank you are going to get half of your arm wet.

frankpayne32 · 11/19/2010, 08:19 AM

I already have a Kent scraper that has about a 12" handle. I have aquarium long sleeved gloves so getting wet is not an issue I am just not thrilled with it's scraping ability.

DustinB · 11/19/2010, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Floowid

I have this one too. Heads and shoulders above anything else I have used. After 6 months I am still on the original blade, and it floats too!

No kidding, the cheap top fin one is the best I've had. Had mine about a year now, still in perfect condition. I picked up a long kent one, but I'm really disappointed with it.

Don't worry about scratching your glass with it. As long as you don't get any coraline under the blade and pull back, you won't scratch. I've heard some horrible sounds scraping my tank before, yet no scratches.

scubasteve06 · 11/19/2010, 11:58 AM

I like the idea behind the petsmart one, but I have one from Petco that is IMO a lot better than that one from petsmart for 3 reasons.

(1 It has a foam grip like on a grip for a pistol
(2 It telescopes from a foot and a half to almost three feet
(3 It has detachable tools that can be interchanged on the 'head' of the wand; one is a plastic scraper (can't rust), another is a bristle type pad for stubborn algae and the third is a comb/rake for keeping your sand clean.

It works really well for me and cost less than ten dollars with all three attachments.

http://www.petco.com/petco_Page_PC_p...es_Maintenance

Here it is I provided a link also.

11/18/2010, 09:37 AM	#1
frankpayne32 Registered Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,177	The best algae scrappers. I currently am using a Magfloat to clean the inside of my glass but I am not thrilled with it. Also, to scrape coralline I am using scraper that has a 3" wide metal piece. it's not exactly a razor but it is pretty thin. I am very particular about my glass and I'm not happy so far. I would appreciate your recommendations for both magnet scrapers and the hand held variety. Thanks! __________________ Frank Payne Advice to new hobbyists: listen to people that have a tank you would like to have one day, not to those with a high post count. Current Tank Info: 125 gallon in-wall (build thread is my homepage).

11/18/2010, 02:05 PM	#2
crvz Team RC Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: houstonia Posts: 7,989	I had great success with the easy blade. http://www.easybladeusa.com/instructions.html The glue started to come up after probably a year of use, but for the price and the frequency that I used it I was still very satisfied. I used it with the algaefree brand magnet cleaners, which I find far superior to the magfloat brand. __________________ -Chris- You don't win friends with salad. "Look! They're trying to learn for free!" ... "Use your phony guns as clubs!" Current Tank Info: rectangluar? wet?

11/18/2010, 03:23 PM	#5
Whisperer Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Punta Gorda, FL Posts: 4,020	The blades rust very quickly on those. Get this one fron PetSmart. __________________ The bitterness of poor quality lingers long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten. --------- No one is born with intellect and age guarantees wisdom to no one. Current Tank Info: 120G reef, 30G sump, 10G QT tank

11/18/2010, 03:40 PM	#7
Whisperer Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Punta Gorda, FL Posts: 4,020	You get tons of free cramps in your fingers too! __________________ The bitterness of poor quality lingers long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten. --------- No one is born with intellect and age guarantees wisdom to no one. Current Tank Info: 120G reef, 30G sump, 10G QT tank

11/18/2010, 06:44 PM	#11
tspors Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Appleton, WI. USA Posts: 774	4" razor blade paint scraper from ACE/ __________________ Everything is Good with Moderation. Current Tank Info: 150 Gal Oceanic, 30g Sump, Gen-X PCX-150 2250 gph, Red Sea Clasic Turbo Skimmer, 18w Turbo Twist UV, Ocean Clear Filter w/live rock, Several Buckets,

11/18/2010, 02:36 PM	#3
anjhof Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Huntley, IL Posts: 746	handled paint scrapper from home depot works great for coraline. $5 got me a 4 inch blade with a nice rubber handle.

11/18/2010, 03:28 PM	#6
Ruggie89 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: St. Charles IL Posts: 3	I've found that one of the best algae scrappers is just an old credit card or ID card. Works pretty good on coralline in my tank as well. Best part is that its free!

11/18/2010, 04:10 PM	#8
ahud Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 519	I ordered that scraper from petsmart, I'll let you know how I like it.

11/18/2010, 04:45 PM	#10
ahud Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 519	Hope it works on those tiny white specs (tube worms, fan worms?)

11/18/2010, 07:35 PM	#13
ozzyvega Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 53	I use my library card.

11/19/2010, 07:18 AM	#16
frankpayne32 Registered Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,177	Thanks for the input everyone. I think I will get the one from Petco and a long-handled paint scraper and see how that goes for the coralline. __________________ Frank Payne Advice to new hobbyists: listen to people that have a tank you would like to have one day, not to those with a high post count. Current Tank Info: 125 gallon in-wall (build thread is my homepage).

11/19/2010, 07:37 AM	#17
zaheda Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 674	I want to try the credit card but scared of scratching the glass. The magnets like the aquamedic is too expensive for me.

11/19/2010, 08:06 AM	#19
anbosu Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Mount Juliet, TN Posts: 4,528	I have never had much success with credit cards. The long handled scraper above works pretty well, although if you have a deeper tank you are going to get half of your arm wet.

11/19/2010, 08:19 AM	#20
frankpayne32 Registered Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,177	I already have a Kent scraper that has about a 12" handle. I have aquarium long sleeved gloves so getting wet is not an issue I am just not thrilled with it's scraping ability. __________________ Frank Payne Advice to new hobbyists: listen to people that have a tank you would like to have one day, not to those with a high post count. Current Tank Info: 125 gallon in-wall (build thread is my homepage).

11/19/2010, 11:58 AM	#22
scubasteve06 Jeeper Reefer Join Date: May 2010 Location: Clemson, SC Posts: 1,171	I like the idea behind the petsmart one, but I have one from Petco that is IMO a lot better than that one from petsmart for 3 reasons. (1 It has a foam grip like on a grip for a pistol (2 It telescopes from a foot and a half to almost three feet (3 It has detachable tools that can be interchanged on the 'head' of the wand; one is a plastic scraper (can't rust), another is a bristle type pad for stubborn algae and the third is a comb/rake for keeping your sand clean. It works really well for me and cost less than ten dollars with all three attachments. http://www.petco.com/petco_Page_PC_p...es_Maintenance Here it is I provided a link also.

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