whats the best magnet?

organicreefer · 08-12-2001, 03:15 AM

when my rr oceanic finally arrives ill need one

Ltspd · 08-12-2001, 09:06 AM

IMO the best for the money is a Tunze. I own 2 and there work very well. They are not as expensive as some of the others but do the job for 1/3 the price

**golfish** · 08-12-2001, 10:09 AM

I used the Tunze (25.00) on my tank for a few months but it kept falling off. Its a good magnet for the price but the Magnavore VI (150.00) I have now blows it away. Its bigger and NEVER falls off. You gotta use some elbow grease to move this puppy around on 1/2" glass.

myreef · 08-12-2001, 10:15 AM

I have a tunze and then bought a magnavore...woohooo this magnet is awsome. It gets even incrusted coralline algae. Wish I had bought it sooner. It is expensive, but IMO worth it.

Ltspd · 08-12-2001, 12:01 PM

With the Tunze you gotta make sure you get the right one for the job or it will fall off

They are sized by thickness of glass. I have the smaller one on my 20 and the appropriate one for my 168g. I used to have the link for the place I ordered mine, but have lost it. I know Ninong has that link, he was the one who refered me.

**Ninong** · 08-12-2001, 12:52 PM

Here is the link that Ltspd asked me to post: http://www.aquatekfish.com/magnets.php3

Here is another source: http://www.reefland.com/cgi-bin/miva...egory_Code=MAG

The Tunze magnets are excellent. The Magnavore VI is a better magnet that costs 6 times as much. So, if money is no object, get a Magnavore.

Ninong

**golfish** · 08-12-2001, 06:25 PM

you see that the 25.00 Tunze says it handle up to .7" glass. That's if you don't move it

Then look at the price on the next size up.

Ltspd · 08-12-2001, 07:50 PM

Golfish, I move mine all over my tank and dont have a problem. I took the extra 125 dollar diffrence and spent it on other things

**golfish** · 08-12-2001, 11:50 PM

Paul,
Are you saying it doesn't fall? I got real tired of fishing mine out of the tank so I moved it to the junk drawer. I can tell you that it doesn't compare to the Magnavore VI, you can see that the next size up on the Tunze is 125.00. That's a big step.Tunze seems to rate their magnets like most skimmer companys rate their skimmers

I think the 25.00 Tunze magnet is a good magnet for tanks less then 1/2" glass and for 25.00 it did an OK job on my tank but no way it would remove the coralline algae. After all, The topic is "whats the BEST magnet"

organicreefer · 08-13-2001, 01:21 AM

does anyone have one of the high dollar tunze magnets?how do they compare to the magnavore?where did you guys buy youre magnavores?

Reinhold · 08-13-2001, 04:02 AM

Has anyone beside me ever accidentally gotten their fingers snapped between the two halves?

Whatever you do, don't put one half in each pocket of your pants!

Ltspd · 08-13-2001, 08:00 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by golfish
Paul,
Are you saying it doesn't fall?

That is correct, It will not fall unless you try and go the wrong direction of the magnets. The Tunze have directions on them as to which way to push it. Mine has yet to fall off when used as directed. I cant say it will get all the coraline off, but then a .10 razor blade does a better job anyway. Like I said, in a hobby thats already extremely expensive, I took the 125 diffrence and put it towards other items.

Please also look back up at my first post.

Quote:

Originally posted by Ltspd
IMO the best for the money is a Tunze.

And I still stick to that statement. The best for the MONEY is the Tunze.

**golfish** · 08-13-2001, 10:20 AM

Paul,
Your sure entitled to your opinion and I do agree that the 25.00 Tunze is a good magnet, but for me it was a waste of money. It didn't matter which way I pushed the Tunze it still fell off. Maybe my glass is a little denser then yours or maybe my algea was a little more slippery

I kinda knew the Tunze wasn't going to cut it before I put it in the tank. I've never seen a magnet with a string tied to it....

I took the time that I saved fishing the magent out of the tank and cleaning the coralline off the glass playing golf

organicreefer,
Here's were I bought mine http://www.magnavore.com/ If your 120 is 3/8" glass like most of the 120s I have seen here the 25.00 would be a good choice for you. If you like I can send you my Tunze to try out.

Rhonda.J · 08-13-2001, 10:10 PM

I just bought this one a few weeks ago but so far I really like it. If it does come lose it floats to the top so you don't have to get your hands in the water much. And the one I got is rated for 125 gal. It cleans very good and yes I did get my finger caught between the magnets when I was trying to pull them apart. They are so strong I still have a small red place on my finger. I paid about 15.00 from Premium Aquatics.

saltjunkie · 08-14-2001, 01:04 AM

Quote:

Has anyone beside me ever accidentally gotten their fingers snapped between the two halves?

Ask ole mr. reefland about his magnet experiences...

PerryinCA · 08-14-2001, 02:49 AM

OR, they have the "Mighty Magnets" at aquarium concepts. They are STRONG! Have you tried the one on the 300gal display? Its tough to even move! I believe that MM makes the Magnavore magnets as well. Not cheap, but will scrape the heck out of a tank in no time.

-Perry

jwtrojan44 · 08-14-2001, 05:25 AM

I bought a Mag Float recently and am very happy with it. This baby is strong and does a great job. As stated, when you are done, you separate the halves and the tank half floats to the top and you just pull it out. My lfs has begun using them on his tanks. They come in three (I think) different sizes. JWT

08-12-2001, 03:15 AM	#1
organicreefer Governor Join Date: May 2001 Location: Northern CA Posts: 2,171	whats the best magnet? when my rr oceanic finally arrives ill need one

08-12-2001, 09:06 AM	#2
Ltspd Governor Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Arden, NC USA Posts: 2,767	IMO the best for the money is a Tunze. I own 2 and there work very well. They are not as expensive as some of the others but do the job for 1/3 the price __________________ Paul C Timing has an awful lot to do with the outcome of a rain dance.

08-12-2001, 10:15 AM	#4
myreef Council Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Lawrenceville, GA, USA Posts: 373	I have a tunze and then bought a magnavore...woohooo this magnet is awsome. It gets even incrusted coralline algae. Wish I had bought it sooner. It is expensive, but IMO worth it. __________________ Andy MyReef Creations andy@myreefcreations.com

08-12-2001, 12:01 PM	#5
Ltspd Governor Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Arden, NC USA Posts: 2,767	With the Tunze you gotta make sure you get the right one for the job or it will fall off They are sized by thickness of glass. I have the smaller one on my 20 and the appropriate one for my 168g. I used to have the link for the place I ordered mine, but have lost it. I know Ninong has that link, he was the one who refered me. __________________ Paul C Timing has an awful lot to do with the outcome of a rain dance.

08-12-2001, 12:52 PM	#6
Ninong Moderator Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Louisiana Posts: 20,691	Here is the link that Ltspd asked me to post: http://www.aquatekfish.com/magnets.php3 Here is another source: http://www.reefland.com/cgi-bin/miva...egory_Code=MAG The Tunze magnets are excellent. The Magnavore VI is a better magnet that costs 6 times as much. So, if money is no object, get a Magnavore. Ninong __________________ Ninong

08-12-2001, 10:09 AM	#3
golfish Moderator Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Alta Loma,Ca Posts: 2,943	I used the Tunze (25.00) on my tank for a few months but it kept falling off. Its a good magnet for the price but the Magnavore VI (150.00) I have now blows it away. Its bigger and NEVER falls off. You gotta use some elbow grease to move this puppy around on 1/2" glass.

08-12-2001, 06:25 PM	#7
golfish Moderator Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Alta Loma,Ca Posts: 2,943	you see that the 25.00 Tunze says it handle up to .7" glass. That's if you don't move it Then look at the price on the next size up.

08-12-2001, 07:50 PM	#8
Ltspd Governor Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Arden, NC USA Posts: 2,767	Golfish, I move mine all over my tank and dont have a problem. I took the extra 125 dollar diffrence and spent it on other things __________________ Paul C Timing has an awful lot to do with the outcome of a rain dance.

08-12-2001, 11:50 PM	#9
golfish Moderator Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Alta Loma,Ca Posts: 2,943	Paul, Are you saying it doesn't fall? I got real tired of fishing mine out of the tank so I moved it to the junk drawer. I can tell you that it doesn't compare to the Magnavore VI, you can see that the next size up on the Tunze is 125.00. That's a big step.Tunze seems to rate their magnets like most skimmer companys rate their skimmers I think the 25.00 Tunze magnet is a good magnet for tanks less then 1/2" glass and for 25.00 it did an OK job on my tank but no way it would remove the coralline algae. After all, The topic is "whats the BEST magnet"

08-13-2001, 01:21 AM	#10
organicreefer Governor Join Date: May 2001 Location: Northern CA Posts: 2,171	does anyone have one of the high dollar tunze magnets?how do they compare to the magnavore?where did you guys buy youre magnavores?

08-13-2001, 04:02 AM	#11
Reinhold Mayor Join Date: May 2001 Location: USA Posts: 941	Ouch! Has anyone beside me ever accidentally gotten their fingers snapped between the two halves? Whatever you do, don't put one half in each pocket of your pants!

08-13-2001, 10:20 AM	#13
golfish Moderator Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Alta Loma,Ca Posts: 2,943	Paul, Your sure entitled to your opinion and I do agree that the 25.00 Tunze is a good magnet, but for me it was a waste of money. It didn't matter which way I pushed the Tunze it still fell off. Maybe my glass is a little denser then yours or maybe my algea was a little more slippery I kinda knew the Tunze wasn't going to cut it before I put it in the tank. I've never seen a magnet with a string tied to it.... I took the time that I saved fishing the magent out of the tank and cleaning the coralline off the glass playing golf organicreefer, Here's were I bought mine http://www.magnavore.com/ If your 120 is 3/8" glass like most of the 120s I have seen here the 25.00 would be a good choice for you. If you like I can send you my Tunze to try out.

08-13-2001, 10:10 PM	#14
Rhonda.J Tenant Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: TN USA Posts: 78	I like the mag-float I just bought this one a few weeks ago but so far I really like it. If it does come lose it floats to the top so you don't have to get your hands in the water much. And the one I got is rated for 125 gal. It cleans very good and yes I did get my finger caught between the magnets when I was trying to pull them apart. They are so strong I still have a small red place on my finger. I paid about 15.00 from Premium Aquatics.

08-14-2001, 02:49 AM	#16
PerryinCA Governor Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Folsom, CA Posts: 2,103	OR, they have the "Mighty Magnets" at aquarium concepts. They are STRONG! Have you tried the one on the 300gal display? Its tough to even move! I believe that MM makes the Magnavore magnets as well. Not cheap, but will scrape the heck out of a tank in no time. -Perry

08-14-2001, 05:25 AM	#17
jwtrojan44 Citizen Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: pa. Posts: 140	I bought a Mag Float recently and am very happy with it. This baby is strong and does a great job. As stated, when you are done, you separate the halves and the tank half floats to the top and you just pull it out. My lfs has begun using them on his tanks. They come in three (I think) different sizes. JWT __________________ It aint' pretty being easy.

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