Algae Free Aquarium Cleaning Magnets, Possible Group Buy??

[cdeakle]

I have always wanted to get one of these but I cannot justify the price. I have been waiting for over a year or so hoping one day I would see this brand on sale somewhere but guess not.

I just can't believe the cheapest one is nearly 50.00 bucks. Since the prices havent come down much I can only assume that aquarist are more than happy to buy them at the current pricing but why?

Please tell me if I'm off my rocker, I just dont see paying 50 bucks for a float cleaning magnet.....

 

[Anonymous]

what are you talking about? I have a mag float for about 10 bucks! I think you have a better tank but i dont think they're 50 bucks?

 

[Anonymous]

I buy the biggest size for like 30 bucks? There are more expensive models out there for $100 or so, but Mag Float brand is fairly cheap and it works fine.

 

[Anonymous]

I have a smaller tank...besides i decided i didnt like the magfloat..i went with a Kent scraper....the Magfloat seemed to not work up to my liking..i do use my magfloat in my mantis tank

 

[cdeakle]

http://marinedepot.com/aquarium_miscell ... sp?CartId=

I'm talking about the brand "algae free" and the models piranha, hammerhead, etc. They look to be of awesome quality and finish and maybe thats why there soo damned expensive. I just don't want to get another magfloat but looks like I will have to just because cost.

I also have a mag float but it easily gets debris stuck in it and scratches up my acrylic. I also like the KM scraper but don't always want to put my hands in the tank and would prefer to be lazy

 

[Len]

These types of cleaners use expensive magnetic metals that are designed for additional strength. Mag-float is a great affordable brand, but if you handle an Algae Free with a Mag-float, you'll immediately notice they're designed to vastly different standards. Same thing when you first use a Tunze.

 

[Anonymous]

I have one of the monster magnets, forget the brand, but my favorite is a 4 inch wide single edge razor blade with a paint scraper handle.

 

[dizzy]

I have combined the Magnavore 4 with the Mag-Float 350. I use the internal half of the Mag-Float and I use the Outer half of the Magnavore 4. The Mag-Float was not strong enough for my 450-gallon Oceanic, and retriving the internal half of the Magnavore from the bottom of a 36" deep tank was a pita. I got to say this combination works great. Especially going around corners. BTW this is very similar to the Hammerhead float, which may be infringing on the Mag-Float patent according to the Mag-Float people.(per personal communication)
Mitch

 

[cdeakle]

Well it is true that you get what you pay for. I just wanted to make sure.

If algae free is the porsche of mag cleaners then I guess the price is worth it.

 

[Anonymous]

>...If algae free is the porsche of mag cleaners ...

Actually, the stronger the magnet, the slower it moves... It is the Roll Royce, not Porsche.

<sorry, can't help it>

 

[cdeakle]

:lol:

Lets see if someone can arrange a group buy on these bad boys!

 

[npaden]

I use the "Great White" algae free magnet on my 3/4" glass tank and it is worth every penny.

FWIW, Nathan

 

[Anonymous]

Im sticking with my KM scraper...Im in Dan Conners boat...I dont like sticking my hands in my tank but i also know i get a good clean job with my KM scraper..Not half ass with my mag float..if i had a larger tank with thicker glass i would probably invest in a really good magnet since it would be a PITA sticking hands in the tank..I have a 20gal so my arm doesnt go that deep and i dont need a step stool... enough of my rambling

 

[Mouse]

the difference your paying for is a rare earth magnet, id just use a credit card.

 

[Johnsteph10]

i'd go in for a group buy on a good algaefree...i've gotten to use both and the car analogy is dead on....

 

[reefann]

I think there was a group buy for them here a while ago. I remeber reading a bunch about them.
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[cdeakle]

reefann, do you know who ran the group buy?

I arranged a group buy awhile back on dual inline tds meters maybe I can go for round 2 8)

http://reefs.org/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t ... highlight=

Who would be interested? I'm sure if I get a big enough list I should be able to find a company or one of our sponsers that would be game?

1) cdeakle (420puff)
2) Johnsteph10

 

[cdeakle]

Anyone, anyone at all?