Who all loves Magfloats?

jjjo · #1 09/15/2007, 03:57 PM

anyone here use magfloat algea scrapers... and love them?

jfl14609 · #2 09/15/2007, 04:06 PM

I must say I couldnt live without mine thanks marksreef haha

clavery · #3 09/15/2007, 04:12 PM

I think they're a necessity for a clean tank! We use it every other day to avoid algae build-up - the kids used to fight over who got to clean the glass!

Gary Majchrzak · #4 09/15/2007, 05:03 PM

I think this thread refers specifically to the Magnet razor scrapers, not just plain ol' algae magnets, right?
If that's the case, I have yet to see a Magfloat razor scraper in action...

but if you're talking about just algae magnets.... I don't know anybody without one. I have an 'Algae Free' float.

got an acrylic tank?
Check out this thread!
http://archive.reefcentral.com/forum...t=magnet+razor

here's one of the Magfloat scrapers in action:
http://archive.reefcentral.com/forum...hreadid=680529

I believe zooqi made one of these for M. Klier

michaeljames · #5 09/15/2007, 05:47 PM

as long as my friends don't try and use it...

thriceanangel · #6 09/15/2007, 07:30 PM

Do they work on a bowfront? The problem I have is that my glass is bent, and most mag floats don't work as well, and even hand scraping is iffy. Never tried the mag scrapers.

johno4 · #7 09/15/2007, 08:14 PM

Can you buy them with the scraper on them or is it a diy thing?

jjjo · #8 09/15/2007, 10:34 PM

i used a magfload to hold up a powerhead because the cups were bad lol

Gary Majchrzak · #9 09/15/2007, 11:44 PM

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Originally posted by johno4
Can you buy them with the scraper on them or is it a diy thing?

like "Shimmer", it's both

(old SNL pun- sorry!)

here's one example:
http://www.championlighting.com/home.php?cat=428

johno4 · #10 09/16/2007, 12:24 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Gary Majchrzak
like "Shimmer", it's both
(old SNL pun- sorry!)

here's one example:
http://www.championlighting.com/home.php?cat=428

Are there any sold locally? If not I'll order.

Thanks for the link Gary

PCIALF · #11 09/16/2007, 02:15 PM

I love my scaper add on it is so easy keeping glass clean gary next time you are around I will show you it. it is a must have IMO

Gary Majchrzak · #12 09/16/2007, 02:19 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by PCIALF
I love my scaper add on it is so easy keeping glass clean gary next time you are around I will show you it. it is a must have IMO

and here I thought Klier was the only one around here with one of those things. I'll have to see it in action. I think I could use one.

PCIALF · #13 09/16/2007, 02:22 PM

They make keeping the glass perfect so easy I got mine from marine depot with extra blades. I was not able to get one locally

johno4 · #14 09/16/2007, 03:23 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by PCIALF
They make keeping the glass perfect so easy I got mine from marine depot with extra blades. I was not able to get one locally

Thanks for the info

jjjo · #15 09/18/2007, 05:17 PM

wow

johno4 · #16 10/06/2007, 03:05 PM

I just got some of these. Oh My God, these things are awsome. The glass on my tank looks brand new. If you dont have one and think you might have a use for them; get one you will not be disappointed.

Gary Majchrzak · #17 10/06/2007, 05:29 PM

I need the attachment! I have coralline algae on the edges of my viewing panes. It's funny, but people that know nothing about reef aquariums don't notice my green hair algae. They'll look right at the coralline on the glass and tell me I have an algae problem

Gary Majchrzak · #18 10/06/2007, 05:43 PM

just imagine what the whole viewing pane would look like if I didn't run a magnet over the glass every day.

jjjo · #19 10/06/2007, 08:49 PM

ur gonna need a paint scraper?

johno4 · #20 10/07/2007, 12:58 AM

Gary you should try one. I was in the same boat.

magdelan · #21 10/07/2007, 01:29 AM

Gary, I think this might be more up your alley.

Gary Majchrzak · #22 10/07/2007, 07:17 AM

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Originally posted by johno4
Gary you should try one. I was in the same boat.

I think I'll try the magnet attachment before getting the lawn tractor attachment!
Did you get yours from Marine Depot, johno4?

johno4 · #23 10/07/2007, 11:28 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Gary Majchrzak
I think I'll try the magnet attachment before getting the lawn tractor attachment!
Did you get yours from Marine Depot, johno4?

I actually ordered from the link you provided above, so thanks

johno4 · #24 10/07/2007, 11:36 AM

FYI they charge quite a bit for shipping, but other than that it was a good experience.

cardiffgiant · #25 10/07/2007, 05:35 PM

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Originally posted by jjjo
i used a magfload to hold up a powerhead because the cups were bad lol

Boy, suction cups and salt water don't seem to work out for very long. I epoxy'd one to my auto top off sensor, so that I wouldn't have to worry about the tank being flooded when the suction cups eventually failed

I think I'll epoxy one to my feeding clip too.