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Strong Magnet! By Dan on 5/22/13
Dan would recommend this product to a friend
This cleaner has a super strong magnet in it. To the point where I start to put pressure on the stand (30g). It cleans well, but the price needs to come way down. It's a block of wood with some felt and a plastic block with velcro...
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pay attention to the size recommendations By tramboneplayer5 on 5/18/13
tramboneplayer5 would recommend this product to a friend
I used to have a 55 gallon tank and was planning to upgrade to a 140 gallon tank. I did not want to buy the piranha and then have to buy the hammerhead a few months later, so I just bought the piranha. I had to insert a washcloth and use the acrylic pad on my 1/4" glass because the magnets were so strong it would almost scratch the glass. Now that I have the proper sized tank for the magnet it works wonderfully. Looks good too.
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Works great By Trojan on 4/7/13
Trojan would recommend this product to a friend
I have only used this twice so far and it works great no issues straight out of the box ready to go.
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works great. By Berg on 4/6/13
Berg would recommend this product to a friend
Gets the pink coraline algae off pretty easily. never had a mag work this well. I also bought an add on scraper but haven't had to use it.
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Very nice By Don on 3/27/13
Don would recommend this product to a friend
I picked up a hammerhead for my new 155. I really like the quality of this thing. It looks well made and has a much better appearance than the mag floats.
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Great on my 3/4" acrylic By Mike on 3/25/13
Mike would recommend this product to a friend
I bought this cleaner for my 3/4" thick acrylic display tank. The magnets are strong and give a very good scrub to the inside of the tank...glad I spent a few extra bucks for this model. Much easier to keep up on my maintenance, I was getting tired of trying to clean in 30" of water from above with other tools!
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Get's those stubborn bits off! By Sandra on 3/10/13
Sandra would recommend this product to a friend
An excellent glass cleaner. Very strong magnet that is capable of removing those stubborn bits of algae on the glass that aren't touched by the cheaper versions. Also, esthetically more pleasing than a hunk of plastic stuck on the outside of the glass. Bought two, will buy another for my 3rd tank.
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actually does what you want it to By monkiboy on 3/9/13
monkiboy would recommend this product to a friend
excellent product. comes with extra pads for both sides of the glass (smooth sliding and algae destroying. VERY strong magnets. does the job. don't be overzealous and get larger than needed. use the suggested ones for the glass thickness you have otherwise you'll be getting a heck of a work out and putting your glass in potential danger.
really enjoying this product. it is my second!
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Good magnet By Matt on 3/6/13
Matt wouldn't recommend this product to a friend
Good magnet, not great. Much Stronger than a magfloat, but does not seem to clean any better. This float still does not remove stubborn coraline or other thicker algae. The strong magnets are not really needed to remove the types of algae this scrubber handles well.(film algae)
I'm using on 1/2 inch acrylic so it may be slightly undersized. I like it, I'm just not thrilled, maybe my expectations were just too high.
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hamer head mag By peter on 1/28/13
peter would recommend this product to a friend
I have the hammer head mag. I had what I thought was a problem. I emailed Mark told him I picked up the Hammerhead at brs and his service was second to no one !!! I see why BRS sells the Algea free mag and why I will never think at all about buying any thing from them again , and yes its great also buy the scraper blade it takes any thing off.
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The best cleaning float money can buy By Edward on 1/28/13
Edward would recommend this product to a friend
Not only does it clean better (stronger magnets) than traditional mag floats, but it also looks really classy on the tank. I leave it on the front of my display along the sand bed - it looks that good! And the fact that it comes with spare/replacement cleaning pads is a really nice touch! Don't look elsewhere - buy this for your tank.
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Best Ever By Mattyp on 1/11/13
Mattyp would recommend this product to a friend
this is the best algae cleaner ever !!! The price is a little up there for what it is But the price is well worth it!!!!
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Not too happy... By Scott on 1/7/13
Scott wouldn't recommend this product to a friend
After paying almost 100 dollars on the Tiger Shark and only having it for a couple months and the outside liner started peeling away leaving a sticky residue all over the outside glass of my tank.
I have since taken the liner off and use a small soft pad there and it works famously, but I shouldn't have to "rig" an item that costs this much after a couple months of use.
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Best Algae magnet I've tried By CY on 12/14/12
CY would recommend this product to a friend
I used the usual MagFloats and tried the Magnavore as well. I always go back to the trusty ALG magnet. Best balance of quality, performance and price
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great cleaner By chi on 11/11/12
chi would recommend this product to a friend
takes all the algae off my tank in one sweep, only problem is the magnet is way too strong that it is giving my arm a work out on my 29 gal tank. but cleans so much better than my mag float
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Awesome By Brando on 10/28/12
Brando would recommend this product to a friend
I'm new to the hobby. As you know, constant water changes, putting in live rock, figuring out the equipment, etc., has left little time to actually enjoy my work. I've cleaned the front of the tank 4 or so times with windex, but it was always smudged. I got this on a whim and it is amazing. All my work is viewable crystal-clear. Trust me... reward yourself and get this. It's not a necessity, but makes the tank the work of art that you worked for.
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Don't look anywhere else By Jeff on 9/20/12
Jeff would recommend this product to a friend
This cleaner is by far the best on the market. The magnet is crazy strong and the optional razor blade attachement makes getting hard algae off very easy. My tank has never been so clean!
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Look no further By Patrick on 9/10/12
Patrick would recommend this product to a friend
Other magnetic glass cleaners I've had in the past aren't strong enough to stay together and do a poor job of cleaning. The tiger shark magnetic glass cleaner is nothing like those. The magnet is strong enough to stay together through thick glass and has a tough cleaning pad for algae. Don't waste your time looking at anything else.
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great By evan on 9/9/12
evan would recommend this product to a friend
best magnet on the market
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Awesome By Brad on 9/6/12
Brad would recommend this product to a friend
I don't know what I would do without this! I have a 210 gallon Marineland and this is strong enough to hold on my thick glass. I bought the Tiger Shark and its perfect. I wish other parts of reef keeping were this easy.
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So much better than the cheap ones! By Casey on 8/29/12
Casey would recommend this product to a friend
I've always ran the cheaper magnets and I aquired one of these with a tank I recently purchased and all I can say is wow. Not even on the same level with the others. It grabs/cleans way better than the rest, yes its a bit more pricey. But honestly, after using it, I dont think I could buy a cheap one again. Worth every penny.
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Great! By Steve on 8/14/12
Steve would recommend this product to a friend
Love this cleaner. Works great and it's fun to try and get it around corners. Makes cleaning the glass easy and fun.
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Must Have! By McKay on 8/10/12
McKay would recommend this product to a friend
I would consider this a "must have" item for anyone who takes this hobby seriously. Makes light work keeping your glass sparkling clean. Only heads up... be careful around the gravel line - especially if you have fine sand/gravel. These magnets are extremely powerful, and if anything gets caught in the pad it's very likely to scratch your glass. I usually use this to a half inch or so above the gravel line and use a kent scraper for anything below that.
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Just about worthless By Nathan on 8/3/12
Nathan wouldn't recommend this product to a friend
I really wanted to like this magnet. It's outer wood shell is stylish and it floats. The problem is for my tank it's just too powerful. I have a 55g glass and the magnet skips around like a 1950's record player. There is no way to get it to slide across the surface of the glass.
I've tried going up, down, fast, slow, etc. It just skips. I'm assuming that although it's listed for my thickness glass, that it's just to powerful. Oh, and keep your fingers out of the way of this thing. It looks like it could do some damage if you got your fingers caught in between the two magenets slamming shut.
Now I'm out ~$50 and don't have a functional magnet.
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buy no other By fr0g on 7/28/12
fr0g would recommend this product to a friend
open your wallet and have more time enjoying your tank you wont be sorry
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Great for glass By David on 7/12/12
David would recommend this product to a friend
Great product with extremely strong magnets that enable you to remove even the crusty stuff with just a few passes. I use it on 1/2 inch starphire and it works like a charm.
I would be hesitant to use on acrylic however. One sand granule or other substance harder than acrylic and you just turned your tank into a scratched up mess.
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Strong Magnet By Patrick on 7/9/12
Patrick would recommend this product to a friend
I use 2 of these on my tanks the magnet is super strong and cleans fantastic. I have used cheaper brands and they were ok. I tried one of these and will never go back to the cheaper magnet cleaners.
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Performer! By Tyler on 7/7/12
Tyler would recommend this product to a friend
Very strong magnet, cleans well, and is extremely sturdy!
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quality chang pads By peter on 7/3/12
peter would recommend this product to a friend
I have had other brands in the past. This works fast and if you ever wear it out you can replace the pads. Buy once and pay a bit more but in the long run you come out on top
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Excellent performance, but pricey By gbr_huskers on 6/29/12
gbr_huskers would recommend this product to a friend
This cleaner works like a charm and is an excellent upgrade to the scrubber I previously used. I have to admit, however, that it costs more than it should. The magnets are super strong and it cleaned both sides of the glass to a sparkling clear finish. Hard to say that the results justify the price, so value was rated medium for me. I don't regret the purchase.
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best of the best By Nicholas on 6/18/12
Nicholas would recommend this product to a friend
This is the best mag cleaner I have encountered..magnets are strong which means only one pass is needed to clean the algae off the side of your tank
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Does great on my 90g glass By Tony on 6/5/12
Tony would recommend this product to a friend
Very strong magnet. Great scrubber. Great value. Love the extra felt and scrubber. Solid product.
Thanks!
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Almost too much. By Harry on 6/5/12
Harry would recommend this product to a friend
I have 120 glass with .5" thick glass and I think i could have gone smaller on the magnet strength. Performs almost too well.
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preformance By Hector on 6/4/12
Hector would recommend this product to a friend
GREAT MAGNET BYE BYE ALGE I WAS HAVEING A BIG PROBLEM WITH ALGE NOT THE GREEN STUFF IT WAS SOMETHING LIKE BROWN SPOTS. I ALWASY USED TO USED A SCRAPER FROM KENT PRODUCTS ALSO I HAD A MAGNAFLOAT MAGNET I WAS DUMPING MY MONEY TRYING TO GO THE CHEAP WAY. BUT I LEARN MY LESSON BETTER SAVE A COUPLE EXTRA BUCKS, TO GET A GREAT PRODUCT.i HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THIS MAGNET TO ANY ONE OUT THERE TRYING TO LOOK FOR A GREAT MAGNET. BE SURE TO FOR YOUR THICKNESS IS VERY IMPORTANT MY IS 1/2 ONTHE SIDES AND 1'' ON THE BACK & FRONT.
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Great! By Nicholas on 6/1/12
Nicholas would recommend this product to a friend
Great magnet, Ive had my 210 gallon tank going for over a year and havent used a magnetic cleaner on it till now. I wish I would have got one a lot sooner!
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All five stars if you have glass! By Charley on 4/25/12
Charley would recommend this product to a friend
Awesome magnet, works well, worth the seemingly steep price. It works well on acrylic tanks, but you need to be a lot more careful. If you own an acrylic tank, you're probably used to that, though. Specifically: With glass I'd leave the magnet in the tank at all times, but with acrylic I don't want to risk something growing in it that will scratch. So taking it out every time is sort of a pain, but not a huge deal.
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Very Strong Magnet By Mark on 4/18/12
Mark would recommend this product to a friend
Great for removing tough coraline algea, works best when combined with razorblade attachment.
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wow! By joshua on 4/11/12
joshua would recommend this product to a friend
I got a hold of this unit for my 90gal reef. Although its strength is way overkill for my glass thickness, it cleans calcerous agaes in a few swipes where smaller magnetic cleaners would require a circular scrubbing motion for a decent amount of time. It is pricey, but the magnets are rediculously strong. Definitely a good buy
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Less Work By lorilime on 4/5/12
lorilime would recommend this product to a friend
Cuts the time down on cleaning glass. Highly Recommend. Great product. Little spendy though...
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Works pretty damn well By Chuckb on 3/31/12
Chuckb would recommend this product to a friend
ok so once you get over the sticker shock and are PO'd at your old magna -something because it doesn't work well. you order this. the first time you use it you think "what took me so long" the thing works! cuts tank scrubbing time by 2/3 and does a better job. it makes a daily job most of us hate much better - worth the money? you decide...
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Best Around By Joe on 3/31/12
Joe would recommend this product to a friend
This glass cleaner is not only very effective, but it looks great as well! Have no problems leaving this out all the time since it has a great finish
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woah By William on 3/14/12
William would recommend this product to a friend
man these things are strong.
that is a good thing but i do think it makes scratching your glass so much easier too. i find myself just using my mag float because of this.
if you had way thick glass this would be the way to go
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Great Product By Ray on 3/9/12
Ray would recommend this product to a friend
While quite expensive (these use Neodymium rare earth magnets and the prices of Neodymium can fluctuate widely as China controls the majority of the world's supply), they perform very well. I have 1" acrylic and these cleaners clean the panels in just a couple of swipes. It is hard to turn the corners and if they separate, the half in the aquarium does not float (Great White only), so it will drop into the substrate. Also, you must be VERY careful with this product. You could really damage your finger, and if you are careless and clamp the two sides together, good luck getting them open.
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Works Great By Shawn on 3/3/12
Shawn would recommend this product to a friend
When I bought the piranha float I didn't know that it would be built this well, it looks good and performs great.
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Float Cleaner By Adam on 2/24/12
Adam would recommend this product to a friend
This thing runs circles around the cheap chain store versions that shake themselves off.
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you get what you pay for By Joshua on 2/22/12
Joshua would recommend this product to a friend
this is the best mag cleaner I have owned. works great and cleans my glass in one swipe.
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Wow powerful By Darren on 2/9/12
Darren would recommend this product to a friend
This is one powerful magnet. Be careful with it (bruised my finger trying to set it up). Expensive, but worth it.
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Strong Magnet By Mike on 1/14/12
Mike would recommend this product to a friend
This is indeed a very strong magnet, I used it for my starfire glass, so far I did not get any scratch, but caution is needed.