Stainless Steel Aquarium Glass Cleaners; 65cm

Description

Stainless Steel Aquarium Glass Cleaners; 65cm — Long-reach stainless steel glass cleaner for deep tanks and planted layouts

Algae on the lower glass of a deep tank is hard to reach with a magnet that keeps snagging on substrate, and a sleeve rolled to the shoulder is no better. Stainless Steel Aquarium Glass Cleaners; 65cm (SKU: SS65AS) is a long-handled glass cleaning tool in stainless steel, about 65 cm long, for scraping algae and film off the inside of aquarium glass while the hand stays out of the water. The length is the reason to choose it: it reaches the bottom of tall tanks and the back glass of deep ones from the top rim.

Stainless steel resists corrosion in both fresh and salt water, and a rigid metal handle transfers pressure to the head more directly than a plastic pole, which helps on stubborn spot algae. It belongs with the other stainless aquascaping tools, used alongside long tweezers and scissors in planted tanks where a magnet cleaner cannot get between the glass and plants or hardscape. Work in overlapping strokes from the top down, keeping the head flat to the glass, and stop just above the substrate line so grains of sand are not dragged across the pane, which can scratch. Take care along the silicone seams in the corners so the sealant is not cut. Because the tool is made for glass, it should not be used on acrylic aquariums, which scratch easily. After use, rinse it in fresh water, particularly after marine tanks, and dry it before storing. The supplier’s system lists the length as 60 cm while the product name gives 65 cm, so allow for that range when measuring tank depth.

Usage & Application

When to Use

• Tall and deep tanks: Reaching the lower glass from the rim.
• Planted aquascapes: Cleaning glass behind and between plants.
• Spot and film algae: Firm pressure on stubborn growth.
• Weekly maintenance: Before a water change so loosened algae is siphoned out.

Cleaning Technique Guide

• Top down: Work in overlapping strokes from the waterline down.
• Stop above the sand: Avoid dragging grains across the glass.
• Mind the seams: Keep clear of the silicone in the corners.
• Rinse and dry: Clean in fresh water after use.

Product Specifications & Highlights

Key Features

• Long reach: About 65 cm for deep aquariums.
• Stainless steel: Corrosion-resistant in fresh and salt water.
• Rigid handle: Direct pressure on stubborn algae.
• Hands out of the water: Cleaning without disturbing the tank.
• Two lengths: A 48 cm version for shallower tanks.

Product Details

• Brand: Absolute (Australia)
• SKU: SS65AS
• Product Type: Aquascaping & CO2 > Stainless Steel Glass Cleaner
• Length: About 65 cm (supplier system lists 60 cm)
• Material: Stainless steel
• Suitable For: Glass aquariums only, not acrylic
• Care: Rinse in fresh water and dry after use
• Other Sizes: Stainless Steel Aquarium Glass Cleaners 48cm (SS48AS)
• Target Environment: Freshwater, planted and marine glass aquariums