Magnetic Glass Cleaners

[SJ2K]

So who's used these and what did they think? Going to go out and buy somthing to clean my aquarium glass with and would like to know whats best

Thanks

 

[doresy]

Hi, they are ok but watch you don't get sand or gravel in it as they will scrach like hell.

They also tend to judder which can freak your fish out a bit

 

[SJ2K]

Thanks so if im careful with these magnetic ones they can be effective and cleaning the glass?

 

[doresy]

I used one for a while but prefer a well rinsed hand and a scourer (aquarium safe) at water change time

 

[Luketendo]

Never worked at all for me.

 

[nathan01]

I bought some and NEVER again, i got one small stone inbetween them and it leaves tons of scratches, i just use acloth and get my hands wet.

 

[SJ2K]

Ahhh fair enough, well, on another note then, what sort of cloth can be used without worrying about fibre particles left floating around the tank?

Thanks for all the replies so far

 

[doresy]

You can get a small scourer very cheaply from your lfs.

Green for glass and white for plastic (or glass)...£1.99-£2.99

Rinse (no soap) your hand and arm before use and make sure the pad is wet before use too.

 

[SJ2K]

Thanks

 

[n3ont3tra]

I use mag floats with no problems. As long as your careful you should be okay. I use it on my SW and FW, both have sand. It works very well.

 

[backtotropical]

I must agree with n3ont3tra. I've used magnetic glass cleaners for over 5 years with no problems at all. I would particularly recommend Mag-Float.

The bit which is inside the tank floats instead of sinking to the bottom. Very handy.

 

[Luketendo]

I bought a hagen cleaner with detachable ends and have a metal blade on the end, works a treat on stubborn algae.

 

[andywg]

I would like to chime in that I use mag floats on all my tanks and have had absolutely no issue.

 

[Straydum]

as long as you dont get too close to the gravel or sand, it should be okay and leave your glass flawless