MagFloat scratching tank

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  1. corebond

    corebond Astrea Snail

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    Has anyone ever heard had problems with a magfloat scratching their acrylic tank? I have heard they do and am afraid to use one.
     
    corebond, Jan 17, 2006
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  2. kb.bear

    kb.bear Peppermint Shrimp

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    if your magfloat is not made for acrylic it may
     
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  3. Birdlady

    Birdlady Finback Whale

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    I would not risk it, just use an old drivers license or credit card. They work great on acrylic!;)
     
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  4. Jay

    Jay Teardrop Maxima Clam

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    Mine scratched the tank. It happens when a piece of sand gets between the magnet and the tank. Also I think that if you leave the cleaner in the tank all the time those small white circle worms will grow into the cleaning pad and potentially scratch the tank.

    Just my experiance. Do what Birdlady said. Use the Visa cleaner.

    Jay
     
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  5. corebond

    corebond Astrea Snail

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    Thanks for all your help everyone.
     
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