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best algae cleaning magnet?

Curious what you guys use. ive always used the two little fishes one but its so small so it takes forever..is there something else that is effective?
 
Whatever you do stay away from the marineland ones. They clean good, but they don't float so of it slips off the inside part is like a lead weight damaging whatever it falls on. Plus one day I noticed a bit of rust on it and found that a seam had split. Not good.
 

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ive seen them before. any thinner ideas? i did like that but its a bit chunky for a smaller tank(~40 gallons)


First off, Mag Cleaners come in many different sizes. There has got to be a size that would work for you. Here are the three sizes I have. I’ve included a quarter to give you an idea of size. The middle one would work great on a 40.

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I also use a Reef Gadget on the largest Mag I have. I don’t know if Rich is still making these, but I know one of his distributors was Brian at TB Aquatics. I would highly recommend this type of addition to your cleaner.

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awesome guys thanks for all the help. considering the reef gadget is not an option..I guess ill go with a small magfloat or the hammerhead
 
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