Suggestions on algae scrapper that won’t scratch.

[N11morales]

I been using a flipper and it always scratches the glass when I’m trying to clean hard built up algae.

Any suggestions on a different one to clean hard algae off? Also how often do y’all replace algae scrappers? This is my third flipper and all seem to scratch my glass within a month. (Taking it out after use as well)

 

[Zoa.Mania]

I’m using the Tunze care magnet and I love it.

I don’t have to clean my glass often so sometimes I have stubborn algae, especially close to the surface, so I still use the flipper manually (without the magnet) but for “everyday” I use the tunze and it’s great

 

[SPS2020]

mighty magnets

 

[N11morales]

mighty magnets

How often do u replace the pads?

 

[N11morales]

mighty magnets

Also which one do u use?

 

[N11morales]

I’m using the Tunze care magnet and I love it.

I don’t have to clean my glass often so sometimes I have stubborn algae, especially close to the surface, so I still use the flipper manually (without the magnet) but for “everyday” I use the tunze and it’s great

Which tunze do u use? I may have to try it out. Only heard good things from them. Is it a plastic scrapper? The magnets strong? Thinking about getting a stronger magnet thinking that will help.

 

[SPS2020]

How often do u replace the pads?

Not often at all! I rinse after every use and they have lasted a couple of years.

 

[SPS2020]

Also which one do u use?

I have the FF-4 and it is way too powerful for my IM 100g. I'm using their spacer and it is still too much. These things are truly monsters! lol

 

[SPS2020]

BTW, there were a couple for sale here on R2R at a really good price.

 

[nothing_fancy]

The "algae Free" Line of scrapers work well too. Finish it off with a regular scrubber pad. the only thing it isn't great for is limescale buildup. I've got a little bit of that going on. Does anyone know how to get rid of that at the top of the glass in a safe way without upsetting the tank. Its not a terrible build up but id like to scrub it off, Im worried vinegar or lemon juice could get into the water even if I am being very careful.

 

[Cell]

Magic erasers.

 

[Gumbies R Us]

I’m using the Tunze care magnet and I love it.

I don’t have to clean my glass often so sometimes I have stubborn algae, especially close to the surface, so I still use the flipper manually (without the magnet) but for “everyday” I use the tunze and it’s great

I have one as well and it works great.

 

[Zoa.Mania]

Which tunze do u use? I may have to try it out. Only heard good things from them. Is it a plastic scrapper? The magnets strong? Thinking about getting a stronger magnet thinking that will help.

It’s called “tunze care magnet”
Mine has a plastic scrapper, and compare to flipper the tunze magnet is way stronger. My comparison is between the nano models of both