Aqueon Aquarium Algae Cleaning Magnet

Aqueon Aquarium Magnetic Algae Cleaner

Product Description

The Aqueon Algae Cleaning Magnet makes algae removal easy without getting your hands wet. A magnetic outer handle guides the inner scrubbing pad along the inside of the tank, cleaning glass or acrylic surfaces from the outside. The weighted scrubber sinks straight down if separated, so it never floats away.

Benefits

• Cleans without wet hands: Scrub algae from inside the tank using the outer magnet, no reaching into the water needed.
• Won't float away: A weighted scrubber sinks straight down and rests above the gravel if it separates from the magnet.
• Glass and acrylic ready: Each magnet includes both an abrasive pad for glass tanks and a gentler pad for acrylic.
• Replaceable scrub pads: Worn pads simply click off and on, so you never need to replace the whole magnet.
• Four sizes available: Choose from Small, Medium, Large to match your specific aquarium size and glass thickness.
• Scratch-resistant design: The bowed bottom weight helps the pad avoid trapping gravel, reducing the risk of scratching your tank.

Variants

How to Use

Usage Instructions

• Choose the right size: Match the magnet size to your aquarium's gallon capacity and glass or acrylic thickness before use.
• Select the correct pad: Attach the abrasive pad for glass tanks or the felt pad for acrylic tanks before cleaning.
• Line up the magnets: Put the inner scrubber inside the tank and the outer handle against the glass outside.
• Glide to clean: Slide the outer handle along the glass to move the inner pad and scrub away algae.
• Retrieve if separated: If the magnets separate the weighted scrubber will sink straight down for easy retrieval from the tank.

Additional Information

Precautions

• Keep clear of substrate: Clean only within about half an inch of the substrate to avoid trapping debris and scratching.
• Safe to leave in tank: The magnet can stay in the aquarium between cleanings without causing harm to fish or plants.

Storage Information

• Clean and store dry: Remove the magnet after each use and rinse the pad clean to prevent algae buildup between uses.

Shipping & Return

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: What does the Aqueon Algae Cleaning Magnet do?

Ans: The Aqueon Algae Cleaning Magnet removes algae from the inside of your aquarium using an outer magnetic handle. As you glide the handle along the outside of the glass or acrylic, the inner scrubbing pad follows along and cleans the surface.

Q2: What size magnet do I need for my tank?

Ans: Aqueon offers three sizes to match tanks. The Small covers up to 20 gallons or 1/4 inch thickness, the Medium up to 125 gallons or 3/8 inch, the Large up to 300 gallons or 3/4 inch.

Q3: Will this magnet scratch my aquarium glass?

Ans: The magnet itself will not scratch your aquarium, but trapped gravel or sand between the pad and the glass can cause scratching. For best results, clean only within about half an inch of the substrate to avoid this issue during regular cleaning.

Q4: Can I leave the magnet in the tank between cleanings?

Ans: Yes. The magnet is safe to leave in the aquarium between cleanings. If the two pieces become separated, the weighted inner scrubber will sink straight down instead of floating away, making it easy to retrieve from the bottom of the tank.

Q5: Can this magnet be used on acrylic aquariums?

Ans: Yes. Each Aqueon Algae Cleaning Magnet includes a softer pad designed specifically for acrylic surfaces, along with a more abrasive pad for glass tanks. This lets one magnet work well on either tank material without needing to buy a second cleaning tool.

Q6: What happens when the scrub pad wears out?

Ans: There's no need to replace the entire magnet when the pad wears out. Replacement pads for glass and acrylic versions are sold separately, allowing you to easily click a new pad onto the magnet for a quick fix.

Q7: Is there a warranty on this product?

Ans: Yes. The Aqueon Algae Cleaning Magnet is backed by a 90 day warranty against manufacturing defects. This gives you added confidence in the magnet's build quality and long-term performance in your daily aquarium cleaning routine for many years to come.