RE:

["Chris Longman" <chrislo@microsoft.com>]

I've had no problems with using magnetic scrubbers on acrylic as long as
the label specifically says 'ok for acrylic.'

As far as getting your arm wet, if you're keeping tanks with any of the
additions necessary for live plants (high light, CO2), I can tell you
that a magnetic scrubber is a must. For some reason that nobody will
ever know, green spot algae loves the front glass in planted tanks.
You'll find yourself using your scrubber more often because it's less of
a hassle, and your tanks will look better because of it.

As far as elbow grease, I find that if I make two or three passes there
is little that my scrubber can't get. I'd rather make a few passes and
stay dry than have an arm in the tank for 5 minutes... If this is a real
issue for you, spend more on the magnet. Over the years I've found that
_generally_, the more you spend the stronger the magnet.

Hope that helps. Gimmie a holler if you want some specific brands.

Chris Longman
Web Development Engineer
Driver Quality - Windows Team
425.707.9300
chrislo@microsoft.com
 
"The team formerly known as WHQL"

-----Original Message-----
From: owner-gsas-member@thekrib.com
[mailto:owner-gsas-member@thekrib.com] On Behalf Of Paul M. Carey
Sent: Wednesday, December 05, 2001 6:24 PM
To: gsas-member@thekrib.com
Subject: RE: 


Just use one of those plastic scrubbies that they sell for your pots and
pans.  they work well.  if you don't mind getting your arm wet.  razors
risk scratching your Acrylic.

Paul

-----Original Message-----
From: owner-gsas-member@thekrib.com
[mailto:owner-gsas-member@thekrib.com]On Behalf Of Simon, Dan
Sent: Wednesday, December 05, 2001 2:08 PM
To: GSAS member (E-mail)
Subject:


Can anyone recommend a good/safe algae magnet cleaner that can be used
with Plexiglas tanks (if one exists)?

Thanks,

Dan