Is there a stronger magnet cleaner?

[Gripenfelter]

I have 5/8" thick glass.

My Magfloat Magnet Cleaner keeps floating away.

Is there a stronger magnet?

I was also thinking about cutting open the cleaner and replacing the magnet with a harddrive magnet.

[linz8392]

Rare earth magnets from Lee Valley? Pretty strong

[lastlight]

I'll eventually upgrade to the tigershark float I think. Just so pricy!

I have to be even more gentle than you... I'm using the mag-float on 3/4" although I've become really good at keeping it engaged.

[loveless]

Try one of these. I have 3/4 inch glass and use both a hammerhead and a tiger shark. There is a little bit of a difference in magnet strength and one is a little bigger than the other but both work well on my tank.http://www.jlaquatics.com/info/221/Rare+Earth+Cleaning+Magnets.html

[cale262]

You could get a "Great White", just make sure to do a proper warm up and stretch before using :wink:

[Coleus]

I'll eventually upgrade to the tigershark float I think. Just so pricy!

I have to be even more gentle than you... I'm using the mag-float on 3/4" although I've become really good at keeping it engaged.

it worth the money I think, once i got my tigershark i gave away my mag-float

[jorjef]

it worth the money I think, once i got my tigershark i gave away my mag-float

Was it the cleaning ability ( effectiveness with coraline etc) or the strength of the magnet that impressed you most?

[gobytron]

they are one and the same if you think about it.

[Coleus]

Was it the cleaning ability ( effectiveness with coraline etc) or the strength of the magnet that impressed you most?

Mostly strength, and i can easily replace worn out pad easily. For cleaning coraline, it still take a bit of work depending on the size.

[jorjef]

they are one and the same if you think about it.

I suppose, but just wondering how abrasive the inner pads were vs. coraline, I find the mag floats rather useless against it.

[jorjef]

Mostly strength, and i can easily replace worn out pad easily. For cleaning coraline, it still take a bit of work depending on the size.


I think I'm sold, tired of replacing mag floats, cheaper in the long run with just replacing pads on the other.

[Gripenfelter]

I was using a scraper and sea urchin for the stubborn coraline algae. The blue linkia and marble starfish help a bit too.

$147 for a magnet is pretty steep. I wouldn't want to spend more than $60

[jorjef]

I was using a scraper and sea urchin for the stubborn coraline algae. The blue linkia and marble starfish help a bit too.

$147 for a magnet is pretty steep. I wouldn't want to spend more than $60

Ya that's a bit to choke back, I would only need the Hammer head $67.25

[lastlight]

Tiger shark is more than strong enough and it's $100. I recall seeing it at BRS for like $80 or something. Something to consider if you order from them and had an excuse to add a magnet cleaner (won't add on to shipping).

[-=James=-]

+1 on tiger shark. Very strong but not strong enough to remove coraline.

[The Grizz]

+2 on the Tiger Shark, I have one for the 165 gal (5/8" glass) and man what a workout you get. This thing is strong, you can hold the outside part 2 - 3" away from the tank & the inside part will still more with it.

I will never buy another Mag Float ever again.

[unclesalty]

I have both and the mag float isn't in the same league even as a a tiger shark. Just watch your fingers with a tiger as they bite hard! lol

[gobytron]

If you had a stronger magnet, the same pad would do more work than with a weaker one no?

Just looked.
I have an extra tiger shark and an extra great white here.
I could ship em if anyone wants to pm a fair offer.

[Gripenfelter]

Thanks guys. Tiger Shark it is!

[Coleus]

If you had a stronger magnet, the same pad would do more work than with a weaker one no?

yes it does and it worn out faster but also clean faster so you do less sweeping