Equipment Review and Discussion :: Algae scrapers are good, but a mop is good too...

[BullDog]

I've got an algae magnet, and it works really well. Only problem is that it's hard to get the back of the tank, and I can't get the bottom of the tank. So I decided I should look for an algae scraper, the kind with the handle on them.

I looked at Petsmart first, and they had one with an 18" handle for $7.99 and a 25" one for $17. Frankie's tank is 24" deep. I almost bought the $7.99 scrubber, but thought I'd check out walmart first, but they didn't have anything. Then I was looking around a home store, and they had mops... This got me thinking. Algae scrubbers have a scrubby on one end, with a handle. Mops have a scrubby at one end, with a long handle. I checked out the local grocery store, and they had sponge mops for $3.39! Well, that sure beats a 7.99 scrubber and having to stick my arm in the water!

It's even got a little rough scrubby bit in the middle. I was going to shorten the handle, but it's actually not a bad size, and makes it easy to reach the bottom, back of the tank! Hurray ^_^



Yup, I'm always on the lookout for ways to save money for better turtle stuff

[LorJ]

Thanks for that tip. Does seem like an easier solution to cleaning the back of the tank.

[Raphulk]

hahahaha nice, who would have thought so many household items would become turtle material.


I wish I would need a mop...that would mean I have a massive tank hahaha like a 90 gallon

[biomanz]

Ohh those mops with the flap to squeeze water out! Tried using that mop to clean a kitchen floor on campus once...Didn't do a damn thing lol. Just collected dust