Glass Cleaners and Algae Scrapers: What's the best?

[revhtree]

One thing WE ALL NEED is something that keeps our glass clean! There are many options and tools to accomplish this glass cleaning task but which ones are the best and why? Let the community weigh in!

1. Which glass/algae cleaner, scraper tool do you use?

2. Which tool do you think is the best when it comes to keeping your glass clean?

 

[SPR1968]

Flipper Max

Its very simple to use, and you can leave it in the tank which makes life even easier.

I keep one in both my tanks hidden in the side corner so you can’t notice it

 

[FangsAndGames]

Piranha floats are insane but costly. I don’t own a flipper but it would definitely have some competition.

 

[New&no clue]

Algae Free- Piranha, Hammerhead, or Great White. They can clean anything... but the price is high.

 

[Big C]

Love my Algae Free Hammerhead and Tiger Shark scrapers.

 

[reefnfun]

magnavore, it has very strong magnets and does a great job. also very expensive. Take care

 

[driftin]

Mighty Magnets, with the Algae Cutter Bag. Does a better job on my acrylic tank than any other mag cleaner that I've used before

 

[Dark_Knightt]

Razor blade. Not super proud, but its a small tank that gets the job done well

 

[Deschutes541]

Great timing - I need to replace my amazon special soon. Looking forward to what others use.

 

[Beau_B]

I have a hammerhead. I *think* it may have caused some very small scratches, but it’s hard to say. I’ve taken to removing it and cleaning the scrub pad out each time.

I have a Tunze from a smaller tank, and I liked it a lot except it falls apart occasionally and the blade ends up on the bottom. Also can’t change planes, so a little trickier to use (have to keep putting hands in) The new float kit is intriguing enough that I might give it a go... maybe glue the blade holders in.

 

[reefbeard]

Flipper for all of my tanks. Used a credit card once

 

[sweat90lx]

I've used mag floats and flippers but still have to use a long haed razor blade to get my glass clean.

 

[Quietman]

But I don't own a 'floaty' one.

 

[Daniel]

Sometimes I find a good old fashioned credit card as one of the most reliable tools in the tank!

 

[kkelly007]

I have a flipper for general cleaning during the week, and using a Tunze strong for around the sand once a week.

 

[UkiahTheTurtle]

1. Which glass/algae cleaner, scraper tool do you use? A innovative marine algae magnet

2. Which tool do you think is the best when it comes to keeping your glass clean? Definitely not what i use but a razor blade works well

 

[intricate_reefer]

I prefer wand scrappers over magnets. I think they do a better job. Also I run UV so rarely have to clean the glass. I just got it last week but for a scrapper I like these styles. Before I had one that was suppose to be made out of stainless but it started to rust a bit from the screws and plate that held the blade. Ran across this one of the same style but made out of titanium. Expensive but was worth it to me. Reason I like it is the size as it’s great for my smaller tanks. Also the blades are sharp so it plows through coralline and they are dirt cheap.

 

[MnFish1]

I have the Flipper Max. I used to have a hammerhead - but to me the flipper works much better. That said - A large putty knife - works well when doing a water change (when the level is lower) - and also avoids the problem of small sand particles getting between the scraper and the glass - causing scratches.

 

[wonroc]

A loose razorblade. Costs 5cents and i have more control in my hand.

 

[SPS2020]

I'm a big fan of Mighty Magnet...but they are Mighty Expensive. lol With accessories, mine was about $350 with shipping.