Is anybody using an automatic algae cleaner?

[Msamazing]

I’m looking for recommendations for an automatic algae cleaner. Has anybody had good luck with one of these? If so, which brand?

 

[JumboShrimp]

Are you meaning what is typically termed a scrubber? If so, the ones by Santa Monica look really nice. Lots of different models to choose from, too.

 

[KrisReef]

I’m looking for recommendations for an automatic algae cleaner. Has anybody had good luck with one of these? If so, which brand?

Turbo snails are a good choice.

 

[JumboShrimp]

Well... then there's THAT, too.

 

[FrugalReeferJon]

 

[Msamazing]

Are you meaning what is typically termed a scrubber? If so, the ones by Santa Monica look really nice. Lots of different models to choose from, too.

Yes I believe you are correct. I wasn’t sure what it was called. I am trying to see how well these work.

 

[Msamazing]

Yes I believe you are correct. I wasn’t sure what it was called. I am trying to see how well these work.

Actually, I was referring to something like this. https://www.moaidevices.com/product/moai

 

[Nano_Man]

Actually, I was referring to something like this. https://www.moaidevices.com/product/moai

Never had one but look pricey

 

[56longroof]

$400 will by alot of snails.

 

[Reef Jedi]

Actually, I was referring to something like this. https://www.moaidevices.com/product/moai

This is super interesting!

 

[exnisstech]

$400 will by alot of snails.

If the $400 unit even works. I can't believe that thing will do well enough that a person won't have to go back and do all the corners and touch up spots it missed.
I don't enjoy cleaning glass but TBH I can scrape the front and ends of my 7ft tank in 5 minutes so keeping glass clean isn't really a time consuming chore. I couldn't care less about cleaning the back.

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

I would not use such a robotic device. Far too much chance to run amok by hitting things, plowing off snails that get stuck upside down, etc.

 

[56longroof]

I would not use such a robotic device. Far too much chance to run amok by hitting things, plowing off snails that get stuck upside down, etc.

I agree. There's just too many possibilities for it to fail or cause damage.

 

[exnisstech]

I agree. There's just too many possibilities for it to fail or cause damage.

But it's so cool lol. I swear I remember someone working on one that had a camera attached so a person could view the tank while it was traveling around cleaning.
I get the desire for one of these things TBH. Even tho it only takes me a few minutes per tank cleaning glass is still my least favorite maintenance chore.

 

[56longroof]

But it's so cool lol. I swear I remember someone working on one that had a camera attached so a person could view the tank while it was traveling around cleaning.
I get the desire for one of these things TBH. Even tho it only takes me a few minutes per tank cleaning glass is still my least favorite maintenance chore.

Im not very gadget oriented. Im more of a hands on person. But I do understand the desire.

 

[Reef Jedi]

If it could turn corners then I’d consider it for my peninsula tank lol until then I’ll keep cleaning two long sides

 

[lmfbs]

like other posters, I don't really get the cleaning aspect, but I do love the idea of a camera in the tank where I can watch my fish from work.

For a while I had a camera set up on my bench that watched my tank (I was interested to see whether there was aggressive behaviour when I wasn't watching - there wasn't), and I really liked that. But IN the tank is even better.

 

[KrisReef]

Actually, I was referring to something like this. https://www.moaidevices.com/product/moai

Nothing new under the sun? Here's an old video from an earlier version of this idea. I didn't watch the video, but I do remember that ROBOsnail didn't live up to the expectations?



I would recommend an aquarium cleaning service based upon history, but I have no experience with any of these things. GL!