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

[xAndrewx]

I use a Vertex triplex for routine glass cleaning.
I use a Kent wand style scraper with metal
edge for the back wall of the tank.

 

[Proteus Meep]

The Alginator 2500 (I like saying it in an Arnold Swarznegger voice) as I have a rounded corner aquarium it's perfect for my needs

and just a shaving razor blade on a stick type cleaner for the sand level

 

[wilsonline]

I'm using the Flipper Max. It works, wish the blade was cheaper lol. Other than that only have the magfloat. I like the flipper better (than the magfloat) bc it has minimum contact with the glass (blade side) and it's a strong magnet.
Guess it's more about how strong the magnet is and having one side with a blade and minimum contact with glass, not so much about the brand.
Also like to use it with the glass wet (both sides lol).

 

[clffthmps]

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[stephj03]

TAAM - Aquarium Products

TAAM, Inc. manufactures aquarium and pond products.

www.riopump.net

Taam Rio Algae Scraper is the best I ever used. They would dull after a few uses but were cheap enough to replace often.

I wish I could still find these. Please PM me if you have a source as I've not been able to get any Rio distributor to order them for me in years....

 

[mike550]

Algae Free Hammerhead

I looked at the Flipper. But felt that the looks and quality of the Hammerhead justified the price.

 

[Buckster]

Just bought a new Tunze that floats. Got the strong +. Cleaned the glass very well and I could get down to the sand and not get the grains stuck behind the pads. Very pleased so far!

 

[John Fargher]

I have a 360 and use a max flipper it is acrylic. It works well but I have to replace the blade once a month which is a pain.

 

[shoelaceike]

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

When you bring it from the sides to the front, doesn't it damage the silicone?

 

[amazongb]

Flipper. And for the hard stuff, remove the magnet and just use it as a tool to get the tough stuff.

 

[cflores]

I used the flipper for everyday cleaning, for deep cleaning I just started it using th seachem 3 and 1 and love it, it also floats. Just wish they made longer one

 

[Heart of Dixie]

I use a Flipper and a Hammerhead. I sometimes add a slice of Magic Eraser pad between the tank and the magnet.

 

[jpas]

Here is my setup:

flipper on the inside
Hammerhead on the outside
3D printed handle so I can easily move it

 

[lapin]

Mighty magnet. Algae cutter bag. 1" thick acrylic tank.

 

[r2odie]

I have a glass 10 ft long 375 and flipper Max works great.

 

[r2odie]

Has anyone tried one of the scrapers that holds a plastic card like a credit card?

18" Platinum Aquarium Hand Scraper for Glass and Acrylic - Flipper

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[vetteguy53081]

3 tanks here.

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

Big tank - Mighty magnet F-6
135g - Flipper max
50g drop -off - Tunze with acrylic scraper

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

Algae magnets all the way. Time saver, easy to clean and keeps fingers out of the tank

 

[Robs_Reef]

Love my Flipper... handy to remove stubborn spots too.
Love to hear what people use to clean the outside glass on their tanks ?

 

[RedReefer]

Algae Free Hammerhead.

 

[KWT]

Max flippers here, one each in the smaller tank and 2 in the bigger tank