large, commercial type, cleaning magnet

da1jewfish · 05/07/2008, 04:54 PM

thats what I'm looking for. It doesn't have to be made for aquariums or float, but the large mag floats are $120+. anyone know where to get it or have sites online?

da1jewfish · 05/07/2008, 08:22 PM

bump

RyanMKintz · 05/08/2008, 02:29 PM

why not get a medium mag float only abou t 15 or 20 buck, that what I use

da1jewfish · 05/08/2008, 07:30 PM

I'm looking for something that has a lot of strength to it, so it can more easily scrape corraline aglae.

GSMguy · 05/08/2008, 07:36 PM

kent pro scraper,

corndogg · 05/08/2008, 07:47 PM

prepare to spend $100+ for a premium magnet scraper. There is definitely a difference compared to the less expensive brands like the mag-float. The effort alone to move it across the glass is incomparable.

I have seen magnets that are about $100 go for about half that used. So I'd keep an eye out for a used one.

reefwonders · 05/09/2008, 07:21 PM

I personally use a Mighty-Magnet and it has been some of the best money I have spend on the obsession we call reefkeeping.
http://www.mightymagnets.com/

pjf · 05/09/2008, 07:26 PM

I use the "Algae Free" aquarium cleaning magnets: http://www.algaefree.com/products.html. The advantage of the Algae Free magnets is that their hardwood bases are attractive enough to leave on the aquarium.

da1jewfish · 05/10/2008, 07:20 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by corndogg
prepare to spend $100+ for a premium magnet scraper. There is definitely a difference compared to the less expensive brands like the mag-float. The effort alone to move it across the glass is incomparable.

I have seen magnets that are about $100 go for about half that used. So I'd keep an eye out for a used one.

effort, I know... if only we could attach the cleaner to a button, remote control style.

thanks for the posts.... has anyone tried buying plain old magnets and glue pads and scrubbers on each end.

chris4869 · 05/11/2008, 08:40 PM

You might be better off buying a commercial one.

I have 4 of the Mag-Floats, and have been using them for a while until I got a hold of the Algae-Free Hammerhead Float ($70). Let just say the Mag-Floats are on their way to some landfill. Like corndog said, there is a big difference.

VisionsSS · 05/11/2008, 08:55 PM

Hammerheads seem to be pretty popular but also come with a heavy price.

Correct me if I am wrong but I do not believe you would want to put a "raw" magnet in your tank anyway. That is the reason they are sealed in the mag floats.

05/07/2008, 04:54 PM	#1
da1jewfish Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: West Palm, FL Posts: 990	large, commercial type, cleaning magnet thats what I'm looking for. It doesn't have to be made for aquariums or float, but the large mag floats are $120+. anyone know where to get it or have sites online?

05/08/2008, 02:29 PM	#3
RyanMKintz Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Akron Posts: 217	why not get a medium mag float only abou t 15 or 20 buck, that what I use __________________ up up down down left right left right A B A B select start Current Tank Info: 72 bowfront 20 gallon refugium MSX160 Skimmer t5 lighting powered by icecap 660 90 lbs live rock

05/08/2008, 07:36 PM	#5
GSMguy Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Northern New Mexico Posts: 17,420	kent pro scraper, __________________ Nick. Conehead. Shallow Reef club. Current Tank Info: 48"x27"x14" Envision Acrylic rimless, 6x39w ATi Sunpower, Custom ATB Deluxe Skimmer, 4x tunze nano stream,ATB flowstar 1500, ACJR, Tunze osmolator.

05/09/2008, 07:21 PM	#7
reefwonders http://img.photobucket.co Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Munith,MI Posts: 434	I personally use a Mighty-Magnet and it has been some of the best money I have spend on the obsession we call reefkeeping. http://www.mightymagnets.com/ __________________ Bob Current Tank Info: 250 DD Marineland

05/07/2008, 08:22 PM	#2
da1jewfish Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: West Palm, FL Posts: 990	bump

05/08/2008, 07:30 PM	#4
da1jewfish Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: West Palm, FL Posts: 990	I'm looking for something that has a lot of strength to it, so it can more easily scrape corraline aglae.

05/08/2008, 07:47 PM	#6
corndogg Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: (707) Posts: 720	prepare to spend $100+ for a premium magnet scraper. There is definitely a difference compared to the less expensive brands like the mag-float. The effort alone to move it across the glass is incomparable. I have seen magnets that are about $100 go for about half that used. So I'd keep an eye out for a used one.

05/09/2008, 07:26 PM	#8
pjf Premium Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,954	I use the "Algae Free" aquarium cleaning magnets: http://www.algaefree.com/products.html. The advantage of the Algae Free magnets is that their hardwood bases are attractive enough to leave on the aquarium.

05/11/2008, 08:40 PM	#10
chris4869 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 1,006	You might be better off buying a commercial one. I have 4 of the Mag-Floats, and have been using them for a while until I got a hold of the Algae-Free Hammerhead Float ($70). Let just say the Mag-Floats are on their way to some landfill. Like corndog said, there is a big difference.

05/11/2008, 08:55 PM	#11
VisionsSS Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 146	Hammerheads seem to be pretty popular but also come with a heavy price. Correct me if I am wrong but I do not believe you would want to put a "raw" magnet in your tank anyway. That is the reason they are sealed in the mag floats.