Tunze Long Care Magnet First Use

[DeadEnd]

Hey everyone,

Just wanted to share my experience with the Tunze Long Care Magnet. I was really excited to get it after hearing so many great things about it. I unboxed it, watched a few videos to make sure I was using it properly, and felt confident to give it a go.

I started removing the algae, and everything was going great until I noticed an unexpected line on the outside of my tank. Yes... It’s what you think it is. A scratch. I scratched my tank on the first use.

And to make it worse? It’s right in the center of the tank.

If you want to try a magnet learn from my mistake: make absolutely sure that the outside magnet doesn’t have any debris before using it. It might save your tank from the same fate.

Anyways, thank you for reading my cringe post. I just thought writing this would help me process some of my frustration. If anyone has recommendations for a better tool to remove stubborn algae from the glass, with a lower chance of scratching it, I’d love to hear them!

 

[FindinNemo]

It’s definitely frustrating when something like that happens, especially on the first use. The Tunze Long Care Magnet is great for algae removal, but as you found out, even the best tools can cause scratches if there’s debris on the outside magnet. A tiny piece of grit can easily damage the glass. It’s a tough lesson, but hopefully, it’ll save others from the same fate.

For future cleaning, you might want to try alternatives like the Flipper magnet cleaner, which has a soft cleaning side and a metal scraper for tougher algae spots. It’s generally safer for glass if used properly. Another option is using soft algae scrubbers or nylon scrub brushes, which are less likely to scratch but might take more effort for stubborn algae. Regular cleaning of your tools will help prevent debris buildup and reduce the chances of future scratches. Best of luck with your tank, and hopefully, no more “oops” moments

 

[Gumbies R Us]

Hey everyone,

Just wanted to share my experience with the Tunze Long Care Magnet. I was really excited to get it after hearing so many great things about it. I unboxed it, watched a few videos to make sure I was using it properly, and felt confident to give it a go.

I started removing the algae, and everything was going great until I noticed an unexpected line on the outside of my tank. Yes... It’s what you think it is. A scratch. I scratched my tank on the first use.

And to make it worse? It’s right in the center of the tank.

If you want to try a magnet learn from my mistake: make absolutely sure that the outside magnet doesn’t have any debris before using it. It might save your tank from the same fate.

Anyways, thank you for reading my cringe post. I just thought writing this would help me process some of my frustration. If anyone has recommendations for a better tool to remove stubborn algae from the glass, with a lower chance of scratching it, I’d love to hear them!

Hate that you scratched your tank! I've had a Tunze care magnet for a while, and it has never scratched my tank. Did you happen to have sand that got in the blade or something else? Usually if something gets caught between the blade and tank, it'll scratch your tank.

 

[exnisstech]

Well that sucks. I have 3, one for each tank and have never scratched a tank with them. I do try to wipe the outside of the glass first. OT but I've really made some scratches moving magnetic frag racks around to clean the glass :crying-face:

 

[Doctorgori]

Heck till now I recommended these because against the field, I've had zero scratches.
But that stinks, but if the scratch is on the outside its repairable...hope this works out

 

[DeadEnd]

It’s definitely frustrating when something like that happens, especially on the first use. The Tunze Long Care Magnet is great for algae removal, but as you found out, even the best tools can cause scratches if there’s debris on the outside magnet. A tiny piece of grit can easily damage the glass. It’s a tough lesson, but hopefully, it’ll save others from the same fate.

For future cleaning, you might want to try alternatives like the Flipper magnet cleaner, which has a soft cleaning side and a metal scraper for tougher algae spots. It’s generally safer for glass if used properly. Another option is using soft algae scrubbers or nylon scrub brushes, which are less likely to scratch but might take more effort for stubborn algae. Regular cleaning of your tools will help prevent debris buildup and reduce the chances of future scratches. Best of luck with your tank, and hopefully, no more “oops” moments

I made 3 really thin scratches :(...and thanks! I will be more careful from now on.

Hate that you scratched your tank! I've had a Tunze care magnet for a while, and it has never scratched my tank. Did you happen to have sand that got in the blade or something else? Usually if something gets caught between the blade and tank, it'll scratch your tank.

The scratch was on the outside and it was a piece of salt that got stuck on the outside magnet rubber bands :(

Well that sucks. I have 3, one for each tank and have never scratched a tank with them. I do try to wipe the outside of the glass first. OT but I've really made some scratches moving magnetic frag racks around to clean the glass :crying-face:

It was on the outside... I think it was salt.. :(

Heck till now I recommended these because against the field, I've had zero scratches.
But that stinks, but if the scratch is on the outside its repairable...hope this works out

Is it really repairable?

 

[exnisstech]

I made 3 really thin scratches :(...and thanks! I will be more careful from now on.


The scratch was on the outside and it was a piece of salt that got stuck on the outside magnet rubber bands :(


It was on the outside... I think it was salt.. :(


Is it really repairable?

I've only done plastic (not tanks) which is easier but there are methods that are basically buffing it out using compounds. I do know you have to be careful or instead of a scratch you can end up with hazy patch that can look worse than the scratch.
My advise is to just let it be for now. Eventually you may get used to it or it won't bother you as much. Worse yet you get another bigger scratch and focus on that. At least yours in on the outside. Mine always end up on the inside and it's the first place algae grows :crying-face:

 

[BeanAnimal]

It’s definitely frustrating when something like that happens, especially on the first use. The Tunze Long Care Magnet is great for algae removal, but as you found out, even the best tools can cause scratches if there’s debris on the outside magnet. A tiny piece of grit can easily damage the glass. It’s a tough lesson, but hopefully, it’ll save others from the same fate.

For future cleaning, you might want to try alternatives like the Flipper magnet cleaner, which has a soft cleaning side and a metal scraper for tougher algae spots. It’s generally safer for glass if used properly. Another option is using soft algae scrubbers or nylon scrub brushes, which are less likely to scratch but might take more effort for stubborn algae. Regular cleaning of your tools will help prevent debris buildup and reduce the chances of future scratches. Best of luck with your tank, and hopefully, no more “oops” moments

Please, STOP repeating ChatGPT nonsense regarding subjects that you know little about. It is not helping and is just adding to the noise.

Clearly the OP knows it was grit caught between the tool and tank. He was not asking for help and instead relaying the idea to be careful.

The “flipper”, soft or not would not likely have prevented this issue and scrub brushes are irrelevant.

If you really care about “helping” then PLEASE stop littering threads with ChatGPT generated responses to “help”. Instead please allow others in the know to answers things that you have not yet been exposed to or understand. Please.

 

[NancyFish]

Please, STOP repeating ChatGPT nonsense regarding subjects that you know little about. It is not helping and is just adding to the noise.

Clearly the OP knows it was grit caught between the tool and tank. He was not asking for help and instead relaying the idea to be careful.

The “flipper”, soft or not would not likely have prevented this issue and scrub brushes are irrelevant.

If you really care about “helping” then PLEASE stop littering threads with ChatGPT generated responses to “help”. Instead please allow others in the know to answers things that you have not yet been exposed to or understand. Please.

I love chat gpt - but it routinely gives me wrong answers even with photos and clear description. Then I come here and run back what seasoned reefers say through dozens of forums and it’s like oh yeah, that makes more sense (aka chat was wrong). So I use it to double check and gain background, but not as 100% replacement of people who lived the experience.