How do you clean your glass?

[pbjelly]

I've been using a mag float to clean my glass, but I don't like getting near the sand with it because it picks up grit. It's a huge pain to stick my arm down to the bottom of the tank with a razor to clean the edges, but that's how I do it.

There has to be a better way. How do you clean your glass?

 

[Fourevrloud]

The best way is magic eraser original but it has to be the original there is no chemicals in it
I wouldn't use anything else

 

[thirty6]

The best way is magic eraser original but it has to be the original there is no chemicals in it
I wouldn't use anything else

+1
Current tank will be three years old in February and haven't used anything else

 

[rookie07]

I use this:

http://www.marinedepot.com/Kent_Mar...ers_Pads-Kent_Marine-KM00975-FIMTASHH-vi.html

I would never use the magic eraser. You must stick your hand in the tank to use them and they def disintegrate when being used (in my home, never tried in a tank and never will).

 

[MikeC]

I use this
http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/algae-free-magnetic-glass-cleaner-1.html

 

[d5332]

I think eventually everyone has to stick their hands in the tank to scrape encrusting algae off the glass.

I purchased the "strongest" I could find for under $100 and still once a month the razor must come out.
http://www.aquacave.com/magnavore-4er-magnet-cleaner-glass-or-acrylic-1-2-5-8-thick.html

If you dont have phosphate issues the glass can be cleaned for several weeks with a magnetic cleaner with ease and once every 4 to 8 weeks with a razon, depends were your C. Algae is growing.

 

[Fourevrloud]

I think eventually everyone has to stick their hands in the tank to scrape encrusting algae off the glass.

I purchased the "strongest" I could find for under $100 and still once a month the razor must come out.
http://www.aquacave.com/magnavore-4er-magnet-cleaner-glass-or-acrylic-1-2-5-8-thick.html

If you dont have phosphate issues the glass can be cleaned for several weeks with a magnetic cleaner with ease and once every 4 to 8 weeks with a razon, depends were your C. Algae is growing.

Very true I think it comes to personal preference

 

[duke62]

There is a attachment you can buy with a scraper for the mag float. Best purchase ever. Costs about 20 bucks

 

[d5332]

I forgot to mention, if you have a territorial fish it sucks even more to put your hand in the tank.

I have a clown fish that its the fish from hell, they all snap at you but this one is truly from hell and it sucks to scrape the glass with him in the tank.

 

[pbjelly]

That's my problem - my clownfish try to eat me every time I stick my hands in the tank.

 

[MikeC]

For the tuff stuff I use the Reefoman special.
This is a DIY.
You get a window blind wand, bend it with some heat and cut a notch in it with a hack saw.

Im told these are the best blades to use also.

 

[bkstang]

I made something similar but I used 1/2" pvc pipe.

 

[Arati]

i used a pointy razor blade and get my hand wet. if you just do it and don't F around it will be faster and cleaner then the other methods.

 

[saltwaterinbrooklyn]

I use a plastic painters spatula

 

[MikeC]

don't F around

I dont do that in my tank :kiss:

 

[Tonyscoots84]

I am in the same boat. Im tired of using scrapers and having to put my hand in the tank.

I'm thinking one of the glue on scrappers to a magfloat might be the best bet...

 

[rookie07]

The glue on razor attachment to a magnetic cleaner is great, they work very well... But if you don't want to use a magnet in your tank then just use the thing I posted a link for. Get the telescoping version and you'll never have to put your hand in a tank again!

 

[Tonyscoots84]

i worry about the razor falling out and then i gotta go arm pit deep

 

[greenstreet.1]

Sponge once a week

 

[duromega]

with a glass cleaner
up and down up and down up and down