Best scraper ever

[Mark_C]

So, after ages of magnetic scrapers I gave up. Was going to 3d print something to just hold a standard shaving razor as I shave with an old school safety razor and the blades are about 5 bucks a dozen depending on brand.

Did a search and found these on Amazon. They use standard double blade razors you can buy anywhere - cheap and last a while, and they scrape even coraline off like a hot knife through butter.

No more half-arsed $35 magnetic crap. I’m LOVING this thing. Just have to freshwater rinse after use.

BTW, I ordered a different brand, but they all seem to be the same.

https://www.amazon.com/QYOnline-Aquarium-Scraper-Stainless-Cleaning/dp/B07GFDGJJW/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_sspa?crid=4K4FUBD6JO3N&keywords=kafort+aquarium+scraper&qid=1690419739&sprefix=kafort+aquarium+scraper%2Caps%2C77&sr=8-1-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9waG9uZV9zZWFyY2hfYXRm&psc=1

 

[NanoJoe]

Nice! i do service work so I blow through "name brand" blades.
Going to pick this up, tired of paying $6-$8 for a 3 pack that maybe last me 2 weeks.

 

[MadReefer]

I tried make something similar using 1 inch PVC. I cut the angle wrong twice so far. Not sure what angle I need. The wrong cuts caused me to angle the PVC far from the glass to get good pressure.

 

[Rueric]

I have one of these and can confirm, these things are great for clearing out any of the harder to scrape algae.

 

[diana a]

I have the same scraper but mine is made of plastic. Got it also on Amazon

 

[Sump'N Fishy]

My tank is acrylic so I use the below product - works fantastic and my hands don't touch the water.

https://www.amazon.com/Continuum-AquaBlade-Acrylic-Scraper-Plastic/dp/B009T7JDK8/ref=sr_1_5?crid=3RPW1JPW8ONL6&keywords=acrylic%2Baquarium%2Bscraper&qid=1690471089&sprefix=acrylic%2Baquarium%2Bscraper%2Caps%2C63&sr=8-5&th=1

 

[NJTaxMan]

So, after ages of magnetic scrapers I gave up. Was going to 3d print something to just hold a standard shaving razor as I shave with an old school safety razor and the blades are about 5 bucks a dozen depending on brand.

Did a search and found these on Amazon. They use standard double blade razors you can buy anywhere - cheap and last a while, and they scrape even coraline off like a hot knife through butter.

No more half-arsed $35 magnetic crap. I’m LOVING this thing. Just have to freshwater rinse after use.

BTW, I ordered a different brand, but they all seem to be the same.

https://www.amazon.com/QYOnline-Aquarium-Scraper-Stainless-Cleaning/dp/B07GFDGJJW/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_sspa?crid=4K4FUBD6JO3N&keywords=kafort+aquarium+scraper&qid=1690419739&sprefix=kafort+aquarium+scraper%2Caps%2C77&sr=8-1-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9waG9uZV9zZWFyY2hfYXRm&psc=1

I used that for a while. was really great. what I found was that the razor would rust after a while and I was worried about letting rust in the tank. Not sure if that is a concern for you

 

[myrjon]

just used coral glue let dry 2 days -scrape - worked good.View attachment 51142View attachment 51143

Just a cheap paint scraper and a mag float.

 

[radiata]

The referenced scraper is indeed interesting. But, I'd prefer a SEB (single-edged-blade) tool. Any chance this tool would hold one? I'd probably bleed to death toying with a two edged blade...

 

[myrjon]

Bob , just a regular utility blade ,one side.

 

[Hallowhead]

I used to use one but be careful if you don't clean with fresh water it will rust