Flipper algae scraper is a near perfect clone of the Mag-Flip

Posted on January 11th, 2012 by 13

The Flipper magnetic algae scraper is somewhat confusing to us; on the one hand it looks like a near perfect copy of the Mag-Flip algae scrapers we’ve been using in our tanks for years but they claim to be using a new patented magnetic flipping mechanism. For $19.99 the Flipper does exactly what the MagFlip does, allowing the user to switch between the side with the scrubbing pad and the side with the scraper blade.

The only thing new about the Flipper is the use of replaceable stainless steel blades which will make short work of tough coralline algaes. We see a lot of flattering of products in the aquarium trade but compare our video demo of the Magflip from three years ago to the new demoes of the Flipper and you’ll see both devices are essentially the same thing. But so what? If the Flipper has a tougher scrubbing pad and with the replaceable steel blades and a little more magnetic strength the Flipper could carve out its own niche in the magnetic algae scraper market. [Flipper Cleaner via 3Reef & Advanced Aquarist]

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  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Alois-Wolloner/543493824 Alois Wolloner

    Hopefully the  magnetic strength is better than the mag flip as it is pathetic on 10mm glass.

  • Anonymous

    I don’t trust metal blades, even on glass.

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Jason-Frick/100001223981671 Jason Frick

    The Magflip and the Flipper both are patented. I wonder if it is for the same idea?

  • brett

    I’ve heard it’s made by the same person/people…

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Ferry-Veldhuizen/573304204 Ferry Veldhuizen

    Great thing are nature laws, northern & southern pole technologies :-)

  • Anonymous

    just fyi….mag-flip was just a license of the flipper patent that was issued to mag-float for one year.  the license was not renewed and so mag-flip is no longer being manufactured…just some online sales of old units.  Fl!pper was made stronger (for up to 1/2″ glass and of course has the stainless steel blade that makes short work of corraline)
    Hope that clears things up

  • http://twitter.com/Hookup1106 Tim Stratton

    why does it appear to sink?  if you don’t “catch it” wont I then have to go fishing for it in my system?

  • Anonymous

    Sinks slowly upright so magnets always face glass for retrieval.
    You can remove handle, walk away and still retrieve in same spot later as it just stands there

  • Anonymous

    Agree
    Flipper works easily up to 12mm
    See video which is on 12mm glass

  • Wes Parton

    Just received mine today and it works great!

  • Anonymous

    I have one of these and gotta say… WOW! No comparison to the other unit mentioned below. Magnets are SUPER strong and the newly designed “Outer” unit fits into places never thought of before. Also because the outer is smaller than the inner when you scrape up the blade goes up higher scraping an area that EVERY other scraper on the market misses.

    This is a MUST have for anyone wanting to keep your hands dry. I tested it at the LFS over the weekend on their show 210g and the owner LOVED it!

    Job well done Flipper team!

    Allen

  • Anonymous

    I think if you go to the flippercleaner.com website you can read in their FAQ the answer to this question

  • Anonymous

    Brett see the post above. I think you’ll find your answer there.