Magnet Scraper

[zzpw3x]

I am looking for a good magnetic algae scraper for my nano tank. Because the live rock is so close to the glass, the scrubber I have now is too thick and hits the rock - it is the Mag-Float brand and is about 1" think on the inside of the glass. Does anyone know of some other brands that have a smaller profile? Does anyone know how thick the Hagen brand is?

 

Thanks, Dale

[johnstringer]

I know Mag-Float has a mini size, for up to 10 gallons. Have'nt seen it though.

[2manytanks]

the mini's still kinda thick...

I think Tunze makes a skinny one...doesn't float and expensive....

[purple_llama]

i have the mini mag-float and it's just over 3/4 of an inch... not very small at all. and it's really weak (there's only one model and it's acrylic safe) so i doubt it'd scrape off coralline.

 

you could try one of the non-floating ones, they're quite a bit thinner. not sure what brand names but there's one that's green and grey and looks to be about a cm (<1/2 inch) thick on each piece. just don't drop it!

[johnstringer]

I saw a nice one a the LFS, it's called a twister.

http://www.thatfishplace.com has them for about $5, and they are about 7mm think, pretty slim.

[reefermadness]

The small twister is thinnest and pretty strong. It does not float.....I gave mine away and now I can't find one locally. It would be a shame to have to pay five bucks shipping to get a five dollar item.

[TiGs]

I gave up on mag-floats. You have to go over an area a few times with the mag floats to make it effective in cleaning the area. I just use an old credit card which works much better and is "thin".