calling all starfire glass tank owners.

[RY@N]

hey everyone. just looking for some advice on how to clean starfire glass, inside and out, and with what? tank is running wet already. thanks in advance.

 

[Coelli]

I use a Flipper on the inside and just vinegar/water with a soft cloth on the outside. So far so good.

 

[Zoarder]

I use algrafree hammerhead float and on hard to reach areas flipper max.

 

[jeffreylam1132]

Used DI water to clean outer glass.

 

[RY@N]

thanks! so, soft cloth like a micro fiber cloth?

I use a Flipper on the inside and just vinegar/water with a soft cloth on the outside. So far so good.

 

[RY@N]

thanks! with the hammerhead float, do i have to slip the wet side into any special cloth? I've noticed at my local lfs they have a slip on cloth on the wet side of the float.

I use algrafree hammerhead float and on hard to reach areas flipper max.

 

[RY@N]

Used DI water to clean outer glass.

thanks! not regular tap because of all the minerals/metals in it?

 

[Zoarder]

thanks! with the hammerhead float, do i have to slip the wet side into any special cloth? I've noticed at my local lfs they have a slip on cloth on the wet side of the float.

Nope no cloth for me.

 

[jeffreylam1132]

thanks! not regular tap because of all the minerals/metals in it?

Yes, make sure it's DI water.

 

[Coelli]

thanks! so, soft cloth like a micro fiber cloth?

Yeah, I'm sure that would work - I use old cloth diapers.

 

[RY@N]

thank you guys for all the advice! the flipper max is a magnet float like the hammerhead, correct? just slimmer/low profile? man those suckers are pricey! lol

 

[jeffreylam1132]

Hey Ryan, how big is your tank and does it has a lot of coralline algae? If your tank is big and has many coralline algae buildup, I would definitely invest in the flipper max. A little pricey but heard a lot of good reviews about it.

 

[SchnitzelReef]

I have the F5 might magnet. It's def the strongest magnet I've ever seen in an aquarium.
http://mightymagnets.com/floatingAndFlatFloating.html

 

[Jerry Williams]

I use a Mag•Float w/scraper on the inside(of course) and Kent Acrylic/Glass Cleaner Polisher. After using the Kent spray I noticed the touch of the Starfire glass is super smooth and stays clean longer. I thought is was the same as computer screen cleaner, which I also have, but it has something that doesn't leave any trace but for a very smooth feel.
The largest Mag•Float has a scraper on one end that extends the reach without the magnet being so close that it attracts sand.
I've been using this setup since last summer with no problems/scratches.

 

[RY@N]

hey jeffrey. my tank is only a 75gal and just started the cycle a couple of weeks back, so no coralline yet. I just want to pick up all my maintenance parts now so when the time comes, I won't have to go driving everywhere looking for supplies.

Hey Ryan, how big is your tank and does it has a lot of coralline algae? If your tank is big and has many coralline algae buildup, I would definitely invest in the flipper max. A little pricey but heard a lot of good reviews about it.

 

[RY@N]

I have the F5 might magnet. It's def the strongest magnet I've ever seen in an aquarium.
http://mightymagnets.com/floatingAndFlatFloating.html

holy cow! didn't know they made magnet cleaners that were more expensive than most tanks out there. hahahaha too rich for my blood.

 

[Sky's Reef]

I have the F5 might magnet. It's def the strongest magnet I've ever seen in an aquarium.
http://mightymagnets.com/floatingAndFlatFloating.html

I use this as well. Works awesome. Worth the price in my opinion

 

[Coelli]

thank you guys for all the advice! the flipper max is a magnet float like the hammerhead, correct? just slimmer/low profile? man those suckers are pricey! lol

They are pricey, and I waited a long time to buy mine because I wasn't sure it was worth it, but it totally was.

 

[RY@N]

that is good to know and I will definitely keep that in mind. thanks for the insight. might start off with something a lil less pricey while I get my feet wet with this whole saltwater ordeal lol

They are pricey, and I waited a long time to buy mine because I wasn't sure it was worth it, but it totally was.

 

[CoralNerd]

I just picked up a Tunze Care Magnet. It works great for getting down to the sand and cleaning around my MP40.
http://www.marinedepot.com/Tunze_Ca...lgae_Magnets-Tunze-TZ22001-FIMTAMCMFM-vi.html

For the outside I picked up a three pack of Sprayway from Costco, spray on cloth works great.

85g LeeMar just set up, buying corals like crazy.