Flipper Algae Magnet Cleaner

[lynn.reef.nerd]

I saw such great reviews on this item and had to get one. Can I keep it in the tank while not in use or is that not advisable because of the metal blade?

[elwallacejr]

I have the same one and like it a lot. I do however pull it out of the tank after using it. My thinking is two fold, one I don’t like the idea of keeping a metal blade in my tank though I don’t have any concrete evidence one way or another. And two, I hate it when scrapers grow more corraline than rocks! Sort of kidding I the corraline but I just don’t want all kinds of growth on my scrapers.

 

 

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[YHSublime]

All scrapers should be kept OUTSIDE the tank. Flippers ok, have the nano. Still prefer Algae Free, just personal pref.

 

 

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[hlem]

I have not removed my flipper from my tank since I added it. Been 2+ years. Remove to clean algae growth once in while. Still good as day 1 and not rusting or anything to the blade whatsoever.

[smh254]

I leave mine in. 1 has been in my tank for 4 years and the other for a year.

 

 

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[YHSublime]

I think you'll find that if you leave it in, you might get some algae growth on the padded side. I've noticed that, but probably because I have a super dirty tank!

[BtmDweller]

For those of you using the flipper or other magnets how does it do around silicone edges? Are you using something different? I have a magnet using on my glass and then scrubbing glass tank edges with a separate pad. Been a pain with coralline. Wondering best way?

 

 

 

 

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