Glass Aquariums and razor blades

[bowhunterj]

hi! I'm rather new to this hobby only 2 yrs. into saltwater, had fresh water all my life (57 yrs) I used a razor blade on the inside of one of my glass tanks and what a difference it made . I don't think you realize from day to day the build up of algae and the like! the magnetic scraper just doesn't get it all off. my tank is like new again! just be careful go slow and you wont believe the layer of algae that come off. not sure who 1st gave this tip but , thanks to you my tank is clear again! Good Tip! but remember only glass tanks!

 

[Timfish]

A couple caveats with razor blades is always use a new one, they rust very quickly one exposed to saltwater and make sure they don't have any oil on them.

 

[Butch01]

I have a yellow/green Scotchbrite sponge that only goes in my tank (currently FW only). It's been a tank item since new, and was *very* well rinsed out before first use. The Scotchbrite gets everything off the glass and contains no metal, doesn't break, and floats if you lose your grip on it. I use it every time I do a water change and my glass stays sparkling.

 

[Sk8r]

The best I've found (I have a tank deeper than my arm is long, plus thick glass) is the razor in the Tunze Care Magnet cleaner. It won't accidentally pick up a grain of sand and scratch your tank. And you can replace the blade as needed.

 

[lockdown52]

+1 on the Tunze Care Magnet! Great tool.

 

[cwschoon]

I am trying to decide between the Tunze and Flipper, for my future 120. Anyone has or used both? Updated feedback?
Much appreciated!

 

[fijisrfr]

Neither, they don't float


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[billdogg]

I don't know about yours, but my flipper floats just fine. It is also, hands down, the best scraper I have used. I don't bother with the pad on the one side - I use the blade exclusively. Once you get the hang of it, moving it from a side panel to the front to the other side is a piece of cake. The blade is easily replaceable, and it is skinny enough that it will get places most other scrapers can't.

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