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ghostbear29
06-19-2006, 12:33 AM
well, seeing that my last thread went so well (not), I figured that I'd ask another question. Which is the brand of magnet you use and which is the best( in your opinion). I am in the middle with algae free (piranha) or the tunze. But I dont think the tunze floats or is as strong. whatcha think?


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V
06-19-2006, 02:05 AM
A-hole A-hole, whatcha goina do, whatcha goina do when i step on u!
hey hey, sausage about that, was singing to myself when i saw u left the door open, hello ghost, u seem to be having transparent issues. well thats something we shall have to remedy. i will seek u out & answer the most questions i can for u ok! as for the magnets, i have no idea cause u live on a different continent, but i''ll see what my friend link man can find out! if u will be so kind as to wait aliitle while longer, the crowd will return, with it comes a flood of information u would deem satisfactory. *in my best southern accent* u all come back now u here!

V
06-19-2006, 02:35 AM
in reading the Algae Free's "Great White" is good in the opinion of many, I strong B&sted.

Tunze seems to make the Cadillac of cleaning magnets.

Magnavore
http://www.saltycritter.com/cleaning.htm

Tunze,
http://www.aquadirect.com/catalog/Cleaning_Supplies_Tunze_Cleaning_Magnets_page_1_c_ 105.html

"Hammerhead Float" and "Piranha Float"
http://www.premiumaquatics.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=AF-PIRANFLOAT&Category_Code=Algaecleaners

AQUARIUM CLEANING PRODUCTS >
http://www.northcoastmarines.com/cleaning.htm

richard harker review.> http://www.advancedaquarist.com/issues/apr2002/review.htm

KORDON ALGAE CLEANING MAGNETS>
http://www.novalek.com/kpd15.htm

The Tiger Magnet.>
http://www.premiumaquatics.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=AF-TIGER&Category_Code=Algaecleaners

ok quick search from my end for the states!
as for personal opionion, sorry, other will have to chime in

CarmieJo
06-19-2006, 09:27 PM
I just have a cheap no name magnet. Works fine for me

Rob
06-19-2006, 09:31 PM
i have been been using Mag-Floats they work pretty good and are quite popular
available for both glass and acrylic

V
06-19-2006, 09:32 PM
I just have a cheap no name magnet. Works fine for me
yeah, ive got a hello china model, but i have glass only tanks, so scratching isn't the higest on the dance card

fat walrus
06-19-2006, 09:44 PM
MIGHTY MAGNETS is my favorite. lots of assessories availabe, like internal scratch removal kit, calcareus cutter, plastic blades, and handsome carry case.

wildeone
06-19-2006, 10:38 PM
I am going to have to look into the might magnets. Do they have an attachment that will clean the corners well? My mag doesn't do real well on the corners of the glass.....

fat walrus
06-19-2006, 10:48 PM
no corner thingy yet, but the replaceable pads are oversized so i have no problems cleaning corners. i developed a technique to flip the magnet around a corner. they are so strong that you can actually turn that corner with brute mangnetic strenth.

ghostbear29
06-19-2006, 10:52 PM
Ive been using the magfloat for a long time and noticed that bryopsis sprouts from under the pad easily. so I've been researching others, but noticing the price, I wanted to see if there really is a difference. A hole or not, it is still a question?! Not my fault your living on the wrong side of the pond! jeez.

ghostbear29
06-19-2006, 10:59 PM
"This is one example where the pooled resources of a hobbyist club could help members compare different magnets"

_from the great site that Variann posted. Advanced aquarist mag. thanks.

V
06-19-2006, 11:06 PM
"This is one example where the pooled resources of a hobbyist club could help members compare different magnets"

_from the great site that Variann posted. Advanced aquarist mag. thanks.

your welcome

Rob
06-20-2006, 12:47 AM
MIGHTY MAGNETS is my favorite. lots of assessories availabe, like internal scratch removal kit, calcareus cutter, plastic blades, and handsome carry case.
wow.. those look cool..
but seem a bit pricey..

fat walrus
06-20-2006, 12:51 AM
wow.. those look cool..
but seem a bit pricey..
it does seem, until you use one. the larger ones can lock a yellow pages against your tank.

Rob
06-20-2006, 01:04 AM
maybe they want to send me one for an official review.. :)
hook it up walrus.. :)

V
06-20-2006, 06:51 AM
anythings possible, esp. for blubber
just remember to ask for 2 units so u have a freebie as well

ghostbear29
06-20-2006, 11:07 AM
maybe that could be a podcast addition or something. I like the video thing you do rob. Id love to see that yellowpages on your tank. he he.

Rob
06-20-2006, 04:05 PM
well, if some one can get them to send one in for review/demo, i woudl be more than happy to do a review show for it.. :)

fat walrus
06-20-2006, 07:21 PM
i have no relationship with MIGHTY MAGNETS, as i bought all mine from my lfs, but i will ask my lfs owner/buddy if he can ask.