MAG-FLOAT + Sand = Scratched glass ????

So I think the title says it all... What does everyone else use to clean then inside glass of algae???

 

I use a Mag-float. I clean the top 90% first then I try to keep it as close to the sand bed and go slow to minimize trapping sand in it and scratching the glass. I still have a few light scratchs in the glass thou.

 

I follow yamaharider73's plan

 

I also do the same. I did see a DIY on here a while back that I am using with the mag-float. It is a Dobie pad with the sponge on the inside removed. The white mesh on the outside is then put around the mag-float. Works really well, and I wish I could remeber who that was that came up with it!

 

Aha my magfloat upgrade lol. Glad its working for ya.

 

I figured the brilliant one who made this DIY would stumble accross this post. Maybe post a link for others again DBOSHIBBY! It works great and I thank you again. K+ ;D

 

I use a magfloat and a toothbrush for really close to the sand and corners

 

Well I guess its too late.... Ive already have scratched glass..... MAG-FLOAT sucks for sand ...... I guess i trusted the brand because I used it with freshwater before with gravel with no problems, but I was really wrong with the sand and saltwater... it might work good with crushed coral but not sand

 

I had the same issue with my Mag Float and sand. I just resorted to the trust Petco Algae scraper. It's aggravating to have to get my hands wet, but at least I'm not scratching my glass.

 

I went to a hardware store bought a paint scraper you attach a razor blade to. I use that and have a 100 pack of blades. change the blade every week or so.


I have never looked back.