Are all Mag-floats created equal

rdnyva · 10/24/2015, 02:45 PM

After many years of excellent service I have decided to retire my Mag-Float and replace it with a new one. The new one is far inferior from what I expected. The magnet isn't as strong and the pads don't clean as well. What happened to the quality of these cleaners?

Sk8r · 10/24/2015, 02:48 PM

Tunze Easy-Care. I've been here for a lot of innovations, and this one enables me to reach the bottom of a very tall tank and stir the sand edge without trapping scratchy sand particles. Best thing since sliced bread.

Indymann99 · 10/24/2015, 03:52 PM

I have been using a "Hammer Head" brand algae magnet for the last year. I like it better than the previous "Mag Float" brand.

snorvich · 10/24/2015, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Sk8r

Tunze Easy-Care. I've been here for a lot of innovations, and this one enables me to reach the bottom of a very tall tank and stir the sand edge without trapping scratchy sand particles. Best thing since sliced bread.

Interesting product. Does it only work with glass?

bristle · 10/24/2015, 05:12 PM

Magfloat with easyblade...been using it for years. I always disassemble, rinse with fresh water, and wipe dry after using it to prevent rust.

shifty51008 · 10/24/2015, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by snorvich

Interesting product. Does it only work with glass?

Works with acrylic also, they have plastic blades for that

10/24/2015, 02:45 PM	#1
rdnyva Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Central Florida Posts: 1,106	Are all Mag-floats created equal After many years of excellent service I have decided to retire my Mag-Float and replace it with a new one. The new one is far inferior from what I expected. The magnet isn't as strong and the pads don't clean as well. What happened to the quality of these cleaners? __________________ 150 gal mixed reef Apex Lite 2 - MP40 QD Vertex Omega 180i Skimmer ReefBreeders Photon 50 V2

10/24/2015, 02:48 PM	#2
Sk8r RC Mod Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Spokane WA Posts: 34,628 Blog Entries: 55	Tunze Easy-Care. I've been here for a lot of innovations, and this one enables me to reach the bottom of a very tall tank and stir the sand edge without trapping scratchy sand particles. Best thing since sliced bread. __________________ Sk8r Salinity 1.024-6; alkalinity 8.3-9.3 on KH scale; calcium 420; magnesium 1300, temp 78-80, nitrate .2. Ammonia 0. No filters: lps tank. Alk and cal won't rise if mg is low. Current Tank Info: 105g AquaVim wedge, yellow tang, sailfin blenny,royal gramma, ocellaris clown pair, yellow watchman, 100 microceriths, 25 tiny hermits, a 4" conch, 1" nassarius, recovering from 2 year hiatus with daily water change of 10%.

10/24/2015, 03:52 PM	#3
Indymann99 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 2,447	I have been using a "Hammer Head" brand algae magnet for the last year. I like it better than the previous "Mag Float" brand. __________________ 120g DT 100lbs LR / 200 lbs LS, 45g fuge, VectraM1 Return, Herbie drain, 4x RW-8, 2x AI Hydra 26 w AWM, ASM G2, Apex controller, Apex BoB w floats ATO

10/24/2015, 05:12 PM	#5
bristle Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 570	Magfloat with easyblade...been using it for years. I always disassemble, rinse with fresh water, and wipe dry after using it to prevent rust.