Kingyo 0 Posted October 16, 2006 Hi everybody! This is a quick tip that may help all of you that use magnetic algae scrapers... the magnet on the outside of these cleaners has a smooth velvety surface that moves freely on the glass. Problem: with time, the velvety surface slides out of the magnet leaving streaks of adhesive on the glass and making the cleaning task harder. Solution: put the outside magnet inside a microfiber bag (for storing eye glasses). The magnet will glide easier on the glass! This will make your cleaning easier and extend the life of your algae scraper. I hope you find this tip useful! This post has been promoted to an article 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
small_ranchu 0 Posted October 17, 2006 hmm, good idea. Let me try it.. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vmlola 0 Posted October 17, 2006 I have not tried one of these magnetic scrapers, do they really work? Your tip sounds great though. I can see how you would want to avoid getting the adhesive on the glass. So it sounds like something to try if you use these scrapers. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrbumblebee 3 Posted October 17, 2006 (edited) That sounds like a really good tip! I can see how that would work well I've used magnetic algae scrapers in the past and personally I don't get on too well with them, preferring to clean the inside and outside of the glass seperately. Edited October 17, 2006 by mrbumblebee 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blue 8 Posted October 17, 2006 I have one of those algae scrappers and I stopped using it as over time the scrapper part scratchs the glass on the inside of the tank.Any ideas for a solution to that prob ? 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kingyo 0 Posted October 19, 2006 That is strange... All my aquariums are glass tanks. Is your tank made of acrylic? 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blue 8 Posted October 19, 2006 Nope all my tanks are glass but over time the scrapper wears down and thats when damage occurs. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest urbanangel85 Posted November 14, 2006 Nope all my tanks are glass but over time the scrapper wears down and thats when damage occurs. i had this problem too,but then i found a solution! if you use a magnet scraper meant for acrylic tanks,there much softer,and just as effective.try it,good luck. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ciscokidd 0 Posted November 22, 2006 sounds like a good tip! 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lieutenant Shiny Sides 0 Posted March 23, 2013 Mine scratched the glass tank but realized it was because I had a minute bit of gravel stuck inbetween. The ones that float to the top of the tank when detatched are great to stop this happening. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hubs88 0 Posted May 22, 2014 I put a wax based furniture polish on the outside glass so the magnet cleaner glides smoothly. This also helps cleaning water spots. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites