So Expensive....
- Thread starter Jon M
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A good magnet is worth every penny for large acrylic tanks… i spent $150ish on a “great white” algea free brand. Its rated for 1”. Have to keep a piece of foam inbetween the magnet when not in use. I use it on 3/8”-3/4” acrylic. I also use a folded towel on the outside to keep the tanks safe and lessen the strength. The “real” magnets are a workout lol… i don’t use it often but well worth it regardless. If ur not keeping plants, can always return it for a flagtail prochilodus… just as good if not better at cleaning glass haha…
Tie microfiber cloth to a mop with jumbo rubber bands used for trash bins. I use microfiber cloth on my acrylic tanks. Not just because it soft but it doesn't hold grit (that scratches) like regular towels do. Just rinse, shake and squeeze.
Frequent mistake with mag floats is when a small piece of sand or gravel somehow gets between the pad and acrylic....ive seen several tanks with nice zig zag patterns all over them.
In the US Home Depot sells a window cleaning tool that's a squeegee on the end of a stick. That's not particularly innovative but in the same kit they provide a microfiber cover for the squeegee. Once I've used it I remove the cover from the squeegee, toss it in w/ the next load of laundry and pull it back out fresh as new.
I'm sure other places have similar but here's the HD model w/out the stick:
I'm sure other places have similar but here's the HD model w/out the stick:
Ettore Complete Window Washer 15010 - The Home Depot
www.homedepot.com
I've made that mistake. It was from when I was cleaning low in the tank. Once you move a little of the gravel away from the glass or acrylic you notice that there's a muck line and that it's far nastier than whatever you were trying to get off of the viewing area of the window. Pick up one spec of unnoticed sand or gravel and you'll remember it later.
I meant to add: they do work very well for me and i will probably always have a mag float on hand. Though i have only glass tanks and i will say they are only really useful with light algae. I magfloat scrape a couple times a week so any algae doesnt build up too much which needs more forceful scrubbing.
Just stay away from any gravel or sand substrate. Never worked for me since you cannot get near the substrate. Eventually you will scratch the tank.
pacu mom
is spot on for how I would clean very large acrylic tanks.
pacu mom
is spot on for how I would clean very large acrylic tanks.I asked about the plants because I was wondering if you had an algae issue that could possibly be addressed by having your tank lights on a little less.
