andy Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 http://blog.fragd.it/2009/03/03/a-magic-tool-to-clean-your-acrylic/ I'm checking with RHF at RC to see if it really is safe, but it sounds like a real winner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowpunk Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 Something like this could change my whole train of thought on upgrading to an acrylic tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albertareef Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 Thanks Andy - that does look really promising. Hopefully someone will try it and post their impressions... I am highly tempted but not sure when I will make it to the store to pick one up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy Posted March 3, 2009 Author Share Posted March 3, 2009 I think I'll give it a shot today. I'll post my results Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albertareef Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 Great! I am guessing one will need to use a scraper to get off the coralline first then hit it with the sponge but who knows... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
undrtkr_00 Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 So... melamine is OK in reef tanks but not in milk?? http://www.fao.org/newsroom/en/news/2008/1000926/index.html (scratch)(scratch) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy Posted March 3, 2009 Author Share Posted March 3, 2009 Apparently, that's what I'm hoping to get confirmed by RHF. I wouldn't be surprised to find out that there's a difference between an end-product (the sponge) and fine powder mixed into food to spoof protein levels buuuut you never know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albertareef Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 Apparently' date=' that's what I'm hoping to get confirmed by RHF. I wouldn't be surprised to find out that there's a difference between an end-product (the sponge) and fine powder mixed into food to spoof protein levels buuuut you never know.[/quote'] Yeah - that would be my guess as well... it's dependent on the form and hence absorbability. So... if you eat the sponge, you might be OK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impur Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 We buy those. Would be awesome if it works that good on my acrylic cube!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowpunk Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 Yeah - that would be my guess as well... it's dependent on the form and hence absorbability. So... if you eat the sponge' date=' you might be OK [/quote'] Ok, who is willing to test this theory??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albertareef Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 Ok' date=' who is willing to test this theory???[/quote'] So you're not going to volunteer then??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vladfragdit Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 It works! Hi guys. Thanks for following the story. I did try it out and it worked amazingly well. I asked my wife (works in the food field) if melamine was harmful or reactive under water, and she said only if injested (as it would break down in your body). So for what it is worth, it is completely safe. I have used it for the last 3 days on different areas of the tank (with different thickness algae) and it rubs it all out with ease. I will do a followup writeup on this with pictures! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albertareef Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 Great! Thanks for the follow-up. Looking forward to seeing some pics. Guess I need to plan a trip to the store sooner rather than later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kriswaters Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 I have one and willing to try it on my glass...I use these things daily around my house and they work wonders. I have some tough algae on my tank...perhaps this is the key! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy Posted March 4, 2009 Author Share Posted March 4, 2009 Wow, how'd you find us Vlad? Welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy Posted March 4, 2009 Author Share Posted March 4, 2009 Hmmm, I'm not so sure now -- the ones I picked up tonight warn specifically against aquarium use, as well as having warnings against using them on polished surfaces. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
defigart Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 Hmmm' date=' I'm not so sure now -- the ones I picked up tonight warn specifically against aquarium use, as well as having warnings against using them on polished surfaces.[/quote'] If their the white ones like pictured in the article you referenced, I would think they are ok. They may probably say that for legal reasons, and not due to any testing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 So who is going to try it?????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowpunk Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 So you're not going to volunteer then??? I just ate dinner not too long ago, so I'm pretty full. I'm sure there is a "Toad" around here somewhere looking for some rep points.(laugh)(laugh)(laugh) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acrylics Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 Hell, I'll try it, I have enough scrap around. Send me one, or are they sold in grocery stores? James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JManrow Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 If their the white ones like pictured in the article you referenced' date=' I would think they are ok. They may probably say that for legal reasons, and not due to any testing.[/quote'] I am thinking likewise, just like the warning on the bags of Southdown Sand against aquarium use. I see there are also "Mr. Clean® Magic Eraser® Kitchen with Febreze Fresh Scent" and "Mr. Clean® Magic Eraser® Bathroom with Febreze® Fresh Scent". I would avoid using these. I bought a 2-pack of "Mr. Clean® Magic Eraser® Extra Power" http://www.mrclean.ca/en_CA/products/magic_eraser.shtml at Fred Meyer for $3.19 yesterday. I am following the directions of wetting the sponge and squeezing out excess water. It is doing a good job buffing out the very fine scratches in the 40 acrylic I took down a week ago. Although it does not look "like new", it has been a great improvement. As I use the scrubber, there seems to be a white sludge on the surface of fine acrylic dust and water. This rinses off easily. The toughest parts of the tank to buff are the sides, where coralline algae was left growing the last few years, leaving some deep etching of the acrylic. I will be posting another picture of the tank later after I put a bit more work into it. So far, it has been worth the $3.19... and a fair amount of elbow grease. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vladfragdit Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 I would always buy the plain or the 'Original' version of the magic eraser. I do not know if they are the same type of material or have different chemical content. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy Posted March 4, 2009 Author Share Posted March 4, 2009 Over at RC (here) RHF wrote: Melamine as a plastic is likely OK. I'd be more concerned about tiny fibrous bits of fine plastic breaking off and irritating things, but that's random speculation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JManrow Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 The Extra Power is what was available. I did some research when I got home and discovered it was not the original Magic Eraser. I read it was a stronger pad and contained no added chemicals. After using it, I rinsed the tank well several times. The first pic is before I buffed the tank. Notice fine scratches and some clouding of tank sides. Next two after using Magic Eraser and rinsed. Last set is tank filled with water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JManrow Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 yeah Andy, I know. I'm working on improving my digital photography skills... but you can still see the improvement after buffing the tank. Do I still get Rep Points? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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