Best Magnet for large tanks???

46bfinGA · 02/08/2009, 11:18 AM

Im about to spend some $$$ on magnets to clean my tank. Wanted to see what is everyones favorite one to use and why...... Im looking hard at the Mighty Magnets website and may go with them....My tank is 3/4" acrylic so I was looking at the F-4 magnets..... If anyone is using the Mighty magnets, what do you think about the accessories they offer???? Like the Dozer,mighty pads,etc.....

Thanks

Jar*Head · 02/08/2009, 11:28 AM

James, i bought the same magnet with Mighty pad for my 1" acrylic. I also have the Magnavore 10 but i don't think i will use it because the Mighty magnet offered different type of pads you can use..

jdieck · 02/08/2009, 11:32 AM

Magnavore is my favorite and I have tried a few although not the Mighty

Mr. Brooks · 02/08/2009, 11:51 AM

I really like my mighty magnet.

sfsuphysics · 02/08/2009, 12:07 PM

The pads at mighty magnet are second to none.

Two must haves for any acrylic tank, the algae sock, and the algae dozer pad

If you've ever had those little brown diatom(??) spots (I'm not talking the light dust that any pad can easily remove) or coraline algae then you know that normal magnets really take a toll on your arm going back and forth continuously (even strong magnets cleaners, I'm not even talking about the $11.99 special), with the two above mentioned products the brown dots and coraline come off in literally two swipes (maybe a few more if its been seriously neglected) but I would even say this is easier and quicker than using a razor blade!

That being said, I use the pads with a magnavore cleaner, about 30 bucks cheaper than the MM brand ones, and probably works just as well.

sivert55 · 02/08/2009, 09:33 PM

My tank is 3/4" too and I use the Magnavore 6 ER with acrylicare pad and the brush add-on. no probs so far. does the job fine.

46bfinGA · 02/08/2009, 11:02 PM

Nice! thanks guys... I will take a look at the Magnavore and the MM. One question do the Magnavores float as well??? I cant seem to find that info on their website.

46bfinGA · 02/08/2009, 11:03 PM

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Originally posted by sfsuphysics
The pads at mighty magnet are second to none.

Two must haves for any acrylic tank, the algae sock, and the algae dozer pad

If you've ever had those little brown diatom(??) spots (I'm not talking the light dust that any pad can easily remove) or coraline algae then you know that normal magnets really take a toll on your arm going back and forth continuously (even strong magnets cleaners, I'm not even talking about the $11.99 special), with the two above mentioned products the brown dots and coraline come off in literally two swipes (maybe a few more if its been seriously neglected) but I would even say this is easier and quicker than using a razor blade!

That being said, I use the pads with a magnavore cleaner, about 30 bucks cheaper than the MM brand ones, and probably works just as well.

I know exactly what your talking about with those brown spots, my tank has them now and they are almost impossible to get off. Thats why I need to get a magnet soon!

xinumaster · 02/08/2009, 11:08 PM

Magnavore for large tank does not float. One of the reason why I sold my magnavore 8 and replaced it with mighty magnet.

FOSELONE · 02/09/2009, 01:06 AM

might magnets better than them algae free tiger sharks ???

sfsuphysics · 02/09/2009, 12:14 PM

I think the ER series of magnavores float, however as Perry mentioned the larger ones (may not be ER???) don't.

sivert55 · 02/09/2009, 01:07 PM

The Magnavore ER magnets come with an add-on pad of thin neoprene-like foam that you stick to the back of the interior magnet. makes them float fine.
I've never had anything other than the ER series, so I'm not sure about their other products.

46bfinGA · 02/09/2009, 09:30 PM

I went with two of the MM F-4's. Rick with MM was a nice guy to talk to on the phone, and after spending ALOT of $$$ on magnets I hope they work as good as everyone says they do.

Thanks for the help guys....

KEEPERZ · 02/10/2009, 12:37 AM

I've only used MM in my 450 and 700g-works great and Rick is very responsive-congrats 46bfinGA-

Znut Reefer · 02/14/2009, 10:29 PM

Also just bought the MM and the above mentioned pads. I was impressed! Those brown spots really come off with hardy any effort. A great product for all acrylic tank owners.

chicken · 02/15/2009, 02:01 AM

might magnets are the only ones to go with. I own both might magnets and magnavores and the mighty magnets are by far better.

ozorowsky · 11/09/2018, 07:29 PM

Hi all,

I know this is an old post. Is it possible to use the mighty magnet pads/algae scrubber sock on a magnavore? Will it perform better than a regular magnavore?

I'm starting to get coraline algae all over my 3/4" acrylic and the magnavore isn't quite cutting it. I'd like to try the mighty magnet, but don't want to spend the money. Curious if the pads would be transferable.

ravi197699 · 11/10/2018, 06:53 AM

Get Tunze magnet, they are the best...

ozorowsky · 11/10/2018, 07:05 AM

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Originally Posted by ravi197699

Get Tunze magnet, they are the best...

Even for large tanks with thick acrylic? I'm googling now

crawling junk · 11/10/2018, 07:06 AM

Flipper max

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ozorowsky · 11/10/2018, 07:09 AM

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Originally Posted by crawling junk

Flipper max

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I heard these are only good on glass

crawling junk · 11/10/2018, 07:12 AM

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Originally Posted by ozorowsky

I heard these are only good on glass

They come with blades for acrylic

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ravi197699 · 11/10/2018, 09:26 AM

Largest version is rated for 3/4" to 1" thick glass or acrylic. I have seen this on my friends tank and I like the design and you won't even notice if they are tucked on the side of the glass

ozorowsky · 11/10/2018, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by ravi197699

Largest version is rated for 3/4" to 1" thick glass or acrylic. I have seen this on my friends tank and I like the design and you won't even notice if they are tucked on the side of the glass

Are you referring to flipper or tunze?

Dmorty217 · 11/10/2018, 02:49 PM

Mighty Magnet no question about it, have no idea if the pads are transferable though

02/08/2009, 11:18 AM	#1
46bfinGA Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Ball Ground, Ga. Posts: 1,333	Best Magnet for large tanks??? Im about to spend some $$$ on magnets to clean my tank. Wanted to see what is everyones favorite one to use and why...... Im looking hard at the Mighty Magnets website and may go with them....My tank is 3/4" acrylic so I was looking at the F-4 magnets..... If anyone is using the Mighty magnets, what do you think about the accessories they offer???? Like the Dozer,mighty pads,etc..... Thanks

02/08/2009, 11:28 AM	#2
Jar*Head Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 8,630	James, i bought the same magnet with Mighty pad for my 1" acrylic. I also have the Magnavore 10 but i don't think i will use it because the Mighty magnet offered different type of pads you can use.. __________________ Steve Tankless. Current Tank Info: 480g peninsula

02/08/2009, 11:32 AM	#3
jdieck Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Maumee, OH Posts: 15,673	Magnavore is my favorite and I have tried a few although not the Mighty __________________ Did I write what I wrote? What the heck am I talking about! Well..... Nevermind. Current Tank Info: 225 gal reef, DSB, 40 g sump w/ LRT100 return, 37 g pre-sump, 3 MH 250 W 15K, 4 96 W PC dual actinic,ETS 1500 Skim.w/LRT70, 20 lb Ca R., 40 W UV, 1/3 HP chiller, two 350 W Htrs, Neptune II Cont., 330 P LR/ 330 P LS. 55 gal Refugium

02/08/2009, 12:07 PM	#5
sfsuphysics Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: San Francisco Posts: 9,103	The pads at mighty magnet are second to none. Two must haves for any acrylic tank, the algae sock, and the algae dozer pad If you've ever had those little brown diatom(??) spots (I'm not talking the light dust that any pad can easily remove) or coraline algae then you know that normal magnets really take a toll on your arm going back and forth continuously (even strong magnets cleaners, I'm not even talking about the $11.99 special), with the two above mentioned products the brown dots and coraline come off in literally two swipes (maybe a few more if its been seriously neglected) but I would even say this is easier and quicker than using a razor blade! That being said, I use the pads with a magnavore cleaner, about 30 bucks cheaper than the MM brand ones, and probably works just as well. __________________ Mike

02/08/2009, 09:33 PM	#6
sivert55 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL Posts: 891	My tank is 3/4" too and I use the Magnavore 6 ER with acrylicare pad and the brush add-on. no probs so far. does the job fine. __________________ Non Illigitimi Carborundum Current Tank Info: 400g total volume bb sps reef

02/08/2009, 11:51 AM	#4
Mr. Brooks MASVC Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 3,477	I really like my mighty magnet.

02/08/2009, 11:02 PM	#7
46bfinGA Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Ball Ground, Ga. Posts: 1,333	Nice! thanks guys... I will take a look at the Magnavore and the MM. One question do the Magnavores float as well??? I cant seem to find that info on their website.

02/08/2009, 11:08 PM	#9
xinumaster reef addict Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: sj ca Posts: 2,925	Magnavore for large tank does not float. One of the reason why I sold my magnavore 8 and replaced it with mighty magnet. __________________ -perry/xinumaster Current Tank Info: 375g tank 8'x30"x30"

02/09/2009, 01:06 AM	#10
FOSELONE THINK BLUE Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: LOS ANGELES CA Posts: 4,865	might magnets better than them algae free tiger sharks ???

02/09/2009, 12:14 PM	#11
sfsuphysics Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: San Francisco Posts: 9,103	I think the ER series of magnavores float, however as Perry mentioned the larger ones (may not be ER???) don't. __________________ Mike

02/09/2009, 01:07 PM	#12
sivert55 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL Posts: 891	The Magnavore ER magnets come with an add-on pad of thin neoprene-like foam that you stick to the back of the interior magnet. makes them float fine. I've never had anything other than the ER series, so I'm not sure about their other products. __________________ Non Illigitimi Carborundum Current Tank Info: 400g total volume bb sps reef

02/09/2009, 09:30 PM	#13
46bfinGA Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Ball Ground, Ga. Posts: 1,333	I went with two of the MM F-4's. Rick with MM was a nice guy to talk to on the phone, and after spending ALOT of $$$ on magnets I hope they work as good as everyone says they do. Thanks for the help guys....

02/10/2009, 12:37 AM	#14
KEEPERZ Registered Member. Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: LAS VEGAS Posts: 993	I've only used MM in my 450 and 700g-works great and Rick is very responsive-congrats 46bfinGA-

02/14/2009, 10:29 PM	#15
Znut Reefer Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Claxton, Ga Posts: 3,396	Also just bought the MM and the above mentioned pads. I was impressed! Those brown spots really come off with hardy any effort. A great product for all acrylic tank owners.

02/15/2009, 02:01 AM	#16
chicken Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: San Ramon, CA (SF Bay Area) Posts: 750	might magnets are the only ones to go with. I own both might magnets and magnavores and the mighty magnets are by far better.

11/09/2018, 07:29 PM	#17
ozorowsky Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 311	Hi all, I know this is an old post. Is it possible to use the mighty magnet pads/algae scrubber sock on a magnavore? Will it perform better than a regular magnavore? I'm starting to get coraline algae all over my 3/4" acrylic and the magnavore isn't quite cutting it. I'd like to try the mighty magnet, but don't want to spend the money. Curious if the pads would be transferable.

11/10/2018, 06:53 AM	#18
ravi197699 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 567	Get Tunze magnet, they are the best...

11/10/2018, 07:06 AM	#20
crawling junk Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 88	Flipper max Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

11/10/2018, 09:26 AM	#23
ravi197699 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 567	Largest version is rated for 3/4" to 1" thick glass or acrylic. I have seen this on my friends tank and I like the design and you won't even notice if they are tucked on the side of the glass

11/10/2018, 02:49 PM	#25
Dmorty217 Saltwater Addict Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Vandalia OHIO Posts: 11,624	Mighty Magnet no question about it, have no idea if the pads are transferable though __________________ Fish are not disposable commodities, but a worthwhile investment that can be maintained and enjoyed for many years, providing one is willing to take the time to understand their requirements and needs Current Tank Info: 625g, 220g sump, RD3 230w, Vectra L1 on a closed loop, 3 MP60s, MP40. Several QTs