Magnetic glass cleaners... Do you leave it in your tank?

[fishbox]

Do you guys / gals leave the inner part of your magnetic glass cleaners in the tank? I have always left mine in, but I pulled it out the other day and it stunk really bad like rotten eggs. It's probably been close to a year since I've pulled it out lol. I'm thinking I need to be cleaning it a little more often

 

[ksanfranfan]

I leave mine in the tank. I can't remember the last time I pulled the inside magnet out. It's completely covered with coralline algae.
My concern from leaving them in is if the inside magnets begin to breakdown and rust from being exposed to water. In the past I've had one that did. As far as I know it didn't affect anything.

 

[Maritimer]

I take mine out when I'm done using it.

Don't like it blocking the view, lol.

~Bruce

 

[Labridaedicted]

I always have. As long as it's sealed and undamaged, it should be safe. If it has a scraper blade, I would reccommend pulling it out/off of the float to prolong it's life. I only pull mine out to clean the scraper pad from time to time.

 

[atoll]

I leave my Tunze long in the tank without any issues.

 

[cilyjr]

I leave mine in the tank all the time.

If you were getting a rotten egg smell I would suggest that some water has gotten into it and stagnated and is now giving off hydrogen sulfide.

 

[Crabs McJones]

I've always left mine in the tank. I may not now after reading this lol.

 

[andrewkw]

I just smelled mine out of curiosity (magfloat), no smell at all. It's been in the tank since 2006. I do of course clean it roughly once a year. The outside is actually wearing out more than the inside. Soon time for a replacement.

 

[Crabs McJones]

I just smelled mine out of curiosity (magfloat), no smell at all. It's been in the tank since 2006. I do of course clean it roughly once a year. The outside is actually wearing out more than the inside. Soon time for a replacement.

Same here, mine is getting worn down, just to lazy to change it out lol

 

[RyanCSGO]

I've always left mine in, I only remove the metal scraper blade.

 

[pa1ntbru5h]

I used to leave mine in the tank until my Neptune Probe Holder busted open and rusted.
Now I don't trust magnetic items underwater long term unless it's completely sealed like Vertex magnets.
If it has a seam, I won't leave it in the tank.

 

[AdamNC]

I've got a Flipper Nano and leave it in one of the upper corners of the tank. Usually I'll soak it in vinegar over night once I see a bit of algae build up and on it.

 

[batfish5]

I've got a Flipper Nano and leave it in one of the upper corners of the tank. Usually I'll soak it in vinegar over night once I see a bit of algae build up and on it.

Then wouldnt it be easier to just take it out ,dry it off ,until ready to use again the next time,how hard is that? you people must be joking ,right?

 

[Baldguy]

Leave my Flipper in the tank blade and all. Never had any problem. Just park it in an upper corner so it doesn't block the view.

 

[fishbox]

Then wouldnt it be easier to just take it out ,dry it off ,until ready to use again the next time,how hard is that? you people must be joking ,right?

It's not even a question about how easy or hard it is to get out of the tank . It's a question of whether or not leaving it in the tank could pose any potential risks to our reefs. But we really do appreciate your genius there buddy.

 

[Flippers4pups]

I take mine out every time. I place it on top of my overflow box. (I have a screen over them to keep fish out)

Always have out of habit. Don't like seeing it in the DT.

 

[albyone]

I used to take mine out because I have similar obsessive compulsive tendencies. And I figured the algae will breakdown at the same rate as the tank it's not like it will build up.... but my sailfin blenny perches on it to watch the tank

 

[albyone]

I thought I had a old picture but thankfully he was on it haha... I am telling you he likes it better than LR

 

[SnapBackReeef]

I got the flipper and keep it inside my tank at the top corners and clean it once in a while. Works great!

 

[melev]

Mine is always in the tank. Occasionally I'll soak it in white vinegar and water to clean it up.