Magnetic Glass Cleaner 10-12mm

Description

Magnetic Glass Cleaner 10-12mm — Floating magnet algae cleaner with the grip for thicker 10 to 12 mm glass

Thicker glass weakens the pull between two magnets, and a cleaner made for a small tank will slide straight off a big one. Magnetic Glass Cleaner 10-12mm (SKU: SMAGC12) is a magnetic algae cleaner for aquarium glass 10 to 12 mm thick, the range found on many larger and taller tanks. The outer magnet with its handle stays on the outside, and the inner piece follows it across the inside face of the glass to wipe away algae film. The supplier describes it as anti-scratch and easy to use, and the inner part floats if it is dropped, so it does not have to be retrieved from the bottom of a deep tank.

Larger aquariums of around 120 cm, and tall tanks of shorter length, are often built in 10 or 12 mm glass, so it is worth measuring the exposed edge before choosing between this size and the 12-14mm (SMAGC14). The stronger magnets of a thick-glass cleaner hold the inner part firmly through the pane, which also means the halves should never be allowed to snap together off the glass, where they can pinch fingers or chip. A long tank is cleaned faster with a magnet than with a hand-held scraper, and the floating inner piece will not disappear behind rockwork if it lets go mid-stroke. It is made for soft algae film; for hard spot algae, a blade scraper is still the tool to use.

Usage & Application

When to Use

• 120 cm and larger tanks: Glass 10 to 12 mm thick.
• Tall aquariums: Deep panes where reaching the bottom by hand is awkward.
• Show tanks: Clear viewing panes between water changes.
• Marine systems: Soft film on the glass of fish and reef tanks.

Cleaning Technique Guide

• Measure first: Confirm 10 to 12 mm glass so the grip is right.
• Join on the glass: Hold the inner piece against the pane and bring the outer magnet to it; never let them meet off the glass.
• Clean in sections: Work one pane at a time from the surface down.
• Keep it clean: Rinse grit off the inner piece after each session.

Product Specifications & Highlights

Key Features

• 10–12 mm glass: A stronger pull for thicker panes.
• Floating inner part: Recovered from the surface, not the substrate.
• Handled outer magnet: Steady control along long panes.
• Anti-scratch: As described by the supplier.
• Parks on the glass: Ready and waiting for the next clean.

Product Details

• Brand: Unbranded
• SKU: SMAGC12
• Barcode (GTIN/EAN): 9343740003018
• Product Type: Maintenance > Magnetic Algae Cleaner
• Glass Thickness: 10–12 mm
• Design: Handled outer magnet with inner cleaning piece
• Buoyancy: Inner part floats
• Use: Soft algae film on inside glass surfaces
• Other Sizes: 6-8mm (SMAGC8), 8-10mm (SMAGC10), 12-14mm (SMAGC14)
• Target Environment: Freshwater and marine glass aquariums with 10–12 mm panes