Algae Scraper to Attach to cleaning Magnet

jeffberg · 10/16/2006, 10:34 AM

I am looking for a good algae scraper(coraline algae too) that I can attach to my Tiger shark cleaning magnet. I have tried the plastic gray ones for sale with a supposedly stainless blade but the blade rusted away in my tank. I didn't think it would rust like that since I always kept it submerged. Thanks Jeff

Tang Salad · 10/16/2006, 11:22 AM

I haven't seen any for the Tigershark. You may need to DIY one.

chip721 · 10/16/2006, 01:44 PM

Not attachable to a mag cleaner, but this DIY is pretty effective on coralline algae. 1/2" PVC is cheap and you can cut it to suit the needs of your reach. I may need this every 3-4 weeks. Razor blades are cheap too, so I use a new one each time and then throw it away. Not recommended for curved glass or acrylic.

10/16/2006, 10:34 AM	#1
jeffberg Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Gainesville Florida Posts: 652	Algae Scraper to Attach to cleaning Magnet I am looking for a good algae scraper(coraline algae too) that I can attach to my Tiger shark cleaning magnet. I have tried the plastic gray ones for sale with a supposedly stainless blade but the blade rusted away in my tank. I didn't think it would rust like that since I always kept it submerged. Thanks Jeff

10/16/2006, 11:22 AM	#2
Tang Salad Algae skeptic Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: 78702 Posts: 3,098	I haven't seen any for the Tigershark. You may need to DIY one. __________________ Your algae is not special. Current Tank Info: TBD ADA 120-P SPS NLPS

10/16/2006, 01:44 PM	#3
chip721 Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alexandria, Virginia Posts: 1,260	Not attachable to a mag cleaner, but this DIY is pretty effective on coralline algae. 1/2" PVC is cheap and you can cut it to suit the needs of your reach. I may need this every 3-4 weeks. Razor blades are cheap too, so I use a new one each time and then throw it away. Not recommended for curved glass or acrylic.