There's a new "tank" Sheriff in town - FLIPPER

BigAl07 · #1 01-10-2012, 02:19 PM

Reef Pilot what size glass is this used on?

This is "VERY" similar to the Mag-Flip (which I've used for 2 years now with a custom blade) but I can 100% assure you it's a great improvement over your current scraper. Mag-Flip is no longer in production and this is it's replacement. The designers have been on the drafting table for months improving upon the old design and if it pans out this will be a great product.

All I ask is that you keep your mind open and don't judge it on the Mag-Flip. They are not the same animal just very similar.

Reef Pilot · #2 01-10-2012, 02:23 PM

I was using it on my smaller aquariums, 1/4 inch glass, I think. I guess I had too high expectations when I bought mine. Had to go back to the old fashioned way of using more than one scraper. Let us know how the new one works.

BigAl07 · #3 01-10-2012, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Reef Pilot

I was using it on my smaller aquariums, 1/4 inch glass, I think. I guess I had too high expectations when I bought mine. Had to go back to the old fashioned way of using more than one scraper. Let us know how the new one works.

I sure will. One thing I can tell you for sure.. the "Metal" blade works like a champ on all but the toughest coralline build up. If used before it completely cakes on the metal blade will chip away at it and you wont get your hands wet. That's with the older version so I'm expecting this one to be even better.

I'll post updates once I have the sample in hand.

Lampshade · #4 01-10-2012, 02:33 PM

If this works it will be good. It's funny, the thing i spend most time on in the tank is cleaning the glass, and it's also the thing i've probably spent the least amount of money on.

cale262 · #5 01-10-2012, 02:59 PM

Looks good but I think it would be nicer if the wet side floated...

BigAl07 · #6 01-10-2012, 03:02 PM

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Looks good but I think it would be nicer if the wet side floated...

True but wouldn't that defeat the "Flip" process? It drops very slowly and I've yet to "lose it" and have to go fishing. I'm not saying it can't/wont happen but thus far it hasn't happened.

Reef Pilot · #7 01-10-2012, 03:05 PM

I'm surprised you said the scraper worked well for coralline algae. That's where I was most disappointed with mine. It didn't have enough pressure on the glass for that. I had to get out my old Kent one for that.

cale262 · #8 01-10-2012, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by BigAl07

True but wouldn't that defeat the "Flip" process? It drops very slowly and I've yet to "lose it" and have to go fishing. I'm not saying it can't/wont happen but thus far it hasn't happened.

I don't think so, it would be better to rise slowly IMO, easier to retrieve in the high flow, deeper tanks without getting out the wetsuit and snorkel. Even my Tiger Shark has gotten away from me & caught by the current... but it just floats to the top, easy peasy to catch from there..IMHO