Mag-Float Scrape worth it?

Discussion in 'Algae' started by elweshomayor, Nov 23, 2012.

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  1. elweshomayor

    elweshomayor Giant Squid

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    hey guys, I'm kind of tired of the stick with the scraper on the end of it to remove the coralline alage of my glass.

    I found this at foster's and smith Aquarium Glass Algae Scrapers: Mag-Float Scrape Large Plus+ Float 400

    It comes with its own blade and everything. I was just wondering if it's worth it? considering it's almost 100 bucks.

    any other suggestions would be welcomed:)
     
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  2. Kevin_E

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  4. elweshomayor

    elweshomayor Giant Squid

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    Do you think the magnet is strong enough for my tank? I have a 150G tank, so the glass is pretty thick.
     
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  5. barbianj

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  6. elweshomayor

    elweshomayor Giant Squid

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    That one actually looks really good
     
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  7. barbianj

    barbianj Hammer Head Shark

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    It really does work well for everything. I don't do the flippy thing. I leave it on the blade side, it does such a good job, there is no need for the pad side.
     
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  8. pja24

    pja24 Bristle Worm

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    I have the flipper. The scrapper side works well. The other side the magnet is not strong enough on my 120 gallon.
     
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  9. Kevin_E

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    Not sure, honestly.
     
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  10. mikev15101

    mikev15101 Purple Spiny Lobster

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    I ve read more than a few reviews that said the flip scratched their glass tanks like nothing before. I have been scared to get one since. I just use a hand razor, I only trust myself.
     
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