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Old 09-09-2008, 05:20 AM
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you can avoid scratches by a mag-float by a) being careful not to come within an inch of the sand bed (use a credit card instead), b)covering the outside magnet (the one with the velvet cover rather than the bristles) with a cloth covering, c) not letting the feather dusters and coralline algae accumulate on the glass (be dilligent) and d) remove the mag-float from the tank after use. no guarantees though.
That pretty much takes away all the handiness of having the Mag-Float! Which is why I will never buy one again!
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Old 09-09-2008, 05:35 AM
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to be more specific the srubber was like steel wool but plastic, and the sponge was from an lfs.
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Old 09-09-2008, 05:54 AM
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caution with kitchen gear, used a pad once on my old tank and though was plastic, where I used it turned the glass hazy (really fine scratches)
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