Magnetic Cleaners

Capt Crabtabulous · 04/29/2006, 06:28 PM

Does anyone have any experience with any of the various types of magnetic cleaners (ie Mag Float)?

robsmith32 · 04/29/2006, 06:54 PM

well, yes, i bought the mag float after getting po'd at the cheapo one that are in every petco/petsmart..
Mag Float is a dramatic improvement and love it.

Scuba_Dave · 04/29/2006, 07:23 PM

Mag floats are OK

But Magnavores are 10x better

http://magnavore.com/

jimbo045 · 04/29/2006, 07:25 PM

Mag-Floats are super, I use em alot. JD

xtrstangx · 04/29/2006, 09:09 PM

I own 2 Mag Floats and love them.

dkh0331 · 04/30/2006, 04:16 AM

I used to use the Mag float, but switched to Piranha Magnet -

http://www.premiumaquatics.com/Merch...=Algaecleaners

No comparisson, IMPHO.

David

asnatlas · 04/30/2006, 07:43 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Scuba_Dave
Mag floats are OK

But Magnavores are 10x better

http://magnavore.com/

I agree, A Magnavore is very nice... I have 2 and really like them...

bhdmc · 05/06/2006, 10:13 AM

In what direction do you go when using a magnet cleaner, up and down, left to right, any which way. I notice my tank would shake a little if I move the magnet cleaner left or right. My concern is my metal stand. Would the joints get weak from doing this. Currently, I only been going up and down with the magnet cleaner.

Ken-21 · 05/06/2006, 10:40 AM

I like the magfloat. I got tired of dropping the magnet and having to fish it out.

tkeracer619 · 05/06/2006, 12:44 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by bhdmc
I notice my tank would shake a little if I move the magnet cleaner left or right.

I think its time for a new stand, Or brace that one up. If its metal weld it, if it can't be welded its too thin, was that a joke?

I swirl my cleaner in the proven miagi(sp?) method of "wax on wax off"

Im gonna check out one of these magnet munchers or whatever they are called.

tkeracer619 · 05/06/2006, 12:48 PM

LOL..... I never thought I would see the phrase..... "only 3 easy payments of $26.66" ......... for a magnet cleaner. WOW i'm still going to order one and see what the fuss is about.

Wow im still in shock.

Hop · 05/06/2006, 03:38 PM

There is a bit of sticker shock for the higher end brands. I have a tigershark and love it!

MHannon · 05/06/2006, 07:14 PM

I love mine, it even chips off the coralline. The only thing I dont like is that it can not get right up to the edges or corners. It leaves a thin border around the edges of the glass. It still does a good job though.

szwab · 05/06/2006, 07:43 PM

couldn't live without my tigershark float.

the work out moving it around is an added bonus

vanmo92 · 05/06/2006, 09:41 PM

I have one but it dosnt float. i like it alot.

04/29/2006, 06:28 PM	#1
Capt Crabtabulous Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: SW Washington Posts: 109	Magnetic Cleaners Does anyone have any experience with any of the various types of magnetic cleaners (ie Mag Float)?

04/30/2006, 04:16 AM	#6
dkh0331 Es gibt keinen ersatz Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Close to the edge, down by a river Posts: 3,581	I used to use the Mag float, but switched to Piranha Magnet - http://www.premiumaquatics.com/Merch...=Algaecleaners No comparisson, IMPHO. David __________________ Just found out that grandpa has a drug addiction. He is addicted to viagra. No one is taking it harder than grandma.

05/06/2006, 12:48 PM	#11
tkeracer619 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 17,289	LOL..... I never thought I would see the phrase..... "only 3 easy payments of $26.66" ......... for a magnet cleaner. WOW i'm still going to order one and see what the fuss is about. Wow im still in shock. __________________ Hobby Experience: 9200ish gallons, 26 skimmers, and a handful of Kent Scrapers. Current Tank: Vortech Powered 600G SPS Tank w/ 100gal frag tank & 100g Sump. RK2-RK10 Skimmer. ReefAngel. Radium 20k.

05/06/2006, 03:38 PM	#12
Hop Carpe Noctem!!! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Western Colorado Posts: 8,548	There is a bit of sticker shock for the higher end brands. I have a tigershark and love it! __________________ Hop Current Tank Info: 300-gallon in-wall system (mixed reef)

05/06/2006, 07:14 PM	#13
MHannon Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: On the Chesapeake Bay, Maryland (Cecil County) Posts: 800	I love mine, it even chips off the coralline. The only thing I dont like is that it can not get right up to the edges or corners. It leaves a thin border around the edges of the glass. It still does a good job though. __________________ "Never take life too seriously. Nobody gets out alive anyway." Current Tank Info: AGA 90gal W/ megaflow, 75gal sump in basement, Mag18 return, Vortech MP40 & MP10, six bulb 48" 54w TEK T-5, ASM G-3 W/ gate valve mod, softies, LPS, SPS, clams, lots of live rock & sand, & a 12 Gallon Nano Cube Deluxe w/ 70watt halide

04/29/2006, 06:54 PM	#2
robsmith32 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: BUford, ga Posts: 609	well, yes, i bought the mag float after getting po'd at the cheapo one that are in every petco/petsmart.. Mag Float is a dramatic improvement and love it.

04/29/2006, 07:23 PM	#3
Scuba_Dave EMERTXE YID Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Asylum, South of Boston, MA Posts: 10,362	Mag floats are OK But Magnavores are 10x better http://magnavore.com/

04/29/2006, 07:25 PM	#4
jimbo045 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Aiea, HI. Posts: 1,788	Mag-Floats are super, I use em alot. JD

04/29/2006, 09:09 PM	#5
xtrstangx Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Shawnee, Kansas Posts: 4,568	I own 2 Mag Floats and love them.

05/06/2006, 10:13 AM	#8
bhdmc Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: New York Posts: 956	In what direction do you go when using a magnet cleaner, up and down, left to right, any which way. I notice my tank would shake a little if I move the magnet cleaner left or right. My concern is my metal stand. Would the joints get weak from doing this. Currently, I only been going up and down with the magnet cleaner.

05/06/2006, 10:40 AM	#9
Ken-21 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: On the edge of sanity Posts: 140	I like the magfloat. I got tired of dropping the magnet and having to fish it out.

05/06/2006, 07:43 PM	#14
szwab RC Mod Join Date: May 2002 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 15,225	couldn't live without my tigershark float. the work out moving it around is an added bonus __________________ Mark "I got a fever, and the only prescription, is more cowbell" ~ Christopher Walken Current Tank Info: AGE 240 Flatback Hex

05/06/2006, 09:41 PM	#15
vanmo92 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Silverthorne, CO. Posts: 2,045	I have one but it dosnt float. i like it alot. __________________ PBITAWA Current Tank Info: 72 gallon bow Mixed Reef 1 fw tank