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Long scraper by Namsupak

Experience Level: Beginner

Posted on 2/27/2008 from MORGANTOWN, WV UNITED STATES

Comments: This review concerns coralline algae (pink, purple, red) cause let's face it why else would you need a scraper over a magnet. This is an average scraper on a long handle. I actually have this one, the 12 inch, the 24 inch, and the handheld scraper. ADVANTAGES to this brand of scraper are that several lengths are available, a sturdy handle with a nice grip at the end, color coded blade for glass versus acrylic, interchangeability of blades between the different length handles, and this 35 inch version also has the option of becoming longer by purchasing the extension kit. The DISADVANTAGES are that the blades are cheaply made and bend easily (which is sad since the handles feel well made), replacement blades are expensive, and the blades can be hard to remove due to the integrated plastic notch that holds the blade in place. CONCLUSION: I use this brand of scraper for getting off small amounts of coralline algae. Large amounts of coralline are exceedingly difficult to remove with this tool, I have used up to 3 blades for a single cleaning session with good success for small build up, but inadequate performance for large amounts since the blades would bend and I would have to replace them to get good surface contact. Also keep in mind that leverage is more difficult the longer the handle gets. With this 35 inch model this is especially true. I would recommend this product for hard to reach places you can’t get to with a hand scraper and for people that keep up with maintenance so that coralline algae doesn’t have a chance to get out of control. Please see my reviews on the Aqua Medic Scraper, JBJ Aquascraper, Algae Free Hammerhead Magnet, Magnavore Algae Magnet Cleaner, Mag-float 350, and Easy blade attachment. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Proscraper Review by ALVIS J ALEXANDER

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 2/25/2008 from BRONX, NY UNITED STATES

Comments: As I expected, the proscraper does exactly what it is supposed to do. Which is scrape off algae. It does a great job, and the handle is very helpful stirring up gravel and moving rocks without having to get down into the tank (I have a 55 gallon tank) with my hands. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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