{"product_id":"flipper-standard-float-up-to-12mm-glass","title":"Flipper Standard Float up to 12mm glass","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClean the glass without ever getting your hands wet.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Flipper Standard Float is a two-sided magnetic cleaner built for glass or acrylic tanks between 6 and 12 mm thick (1\/4 to 1\/2 inch) - the range that covers most aquariums from about 115 to 570 litres. A soft pad handles daily film and light algae, and a flip to the scraper side clears anything the pad cannot shift, all driven from outside the glass by a rare earth magnet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo cleaning modes in one unit\u003c\/strong\u003e - a soft pad side for routine maintenance and a scraper blade side for stubborn algae, without swapping tools.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShips with both blade types fitted\u003c\/strong\u003e - a stainless steel blade for glass and an ABS blade for acrylic, so the same unit works whichever material you are cleaning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFloats if it comes off the magnet\u003c\/strong\u003e - drop the inner half mid-clean and it rises to the surface instead of sitting on the substrate where fish or inverts could bump it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSand-safe gap at the base\u003c\/strong\u003e - a built-in clearance lets the blade reach right down near the substrate without ploughing into it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRare earth magnets\u003c\/strong\u003e - strong enough to drive the scraper side through algae without the two halves separating mid-stroke.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFresh and marine safe\u003c\/strong\u003e - the housing and magnets are rated for both water types.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it fit my tank?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasure the glass or acrylic panel itself, not the tank's stated size - a 12 mm-rated cleaner will not seat properly on 15 mm glass, and a cleaner rated for thinner glass than you have simply will not grip. The Standard Float covers 6 to 12 mm (1\/4 to 1\/2 inch), which is the wall thickness on most aquariums in the 115 to 570 litre range. Bowfront tanks with curved glass need a small allowance - go up roughly 3 mm from a flat measurement, because the curve reduces effective contact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGlass\/acrylic thickness\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6-12 mm (1\/4-1\/2 in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSuitable tank range\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApproximately 115-570 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSurface safety\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGlass and acrylic (correct blade fitted for each)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBlade types included\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStainless steel (glass) and ABS (acrylic)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCleaning pad\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoft pad, opposite face to the blade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBuoyancy\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFloats if separated from the outer magnet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWater type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFreshwater and marine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSupplier code\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAA2193\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich Flipper do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGlass\/acrylic thickness\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTypical tank size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlipper Nano\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 6 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmall tanks, glass only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlipper Standard Float (this product)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6-12 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~115-570 L, glass or acrylic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlipper Max\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15-25 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLarge or thick-walled tanks, glass or acrylic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your glass measures between 12 and 15 mm, neither the Standard nor the Max is a confident fit - check the exact figure before ordering, since a magnet that is too weak for the glass will not track properly and one that is too strong for thin glass can be harder to control near the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e glass and acrylic aquariums with 6-12 mm walls, routine algae and film maintenance, and tanks where hand access is limited by aquascape or a tight stand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot suitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e glass or acrylic outside the 6-12 mm range, and tanks housing fish or invertebrates sensitive to strong external magnets close to the glass - check compatibility for bettas, fry and axolotls before using any magnetic cleaner around them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlipper Standard Float magnetic cleaner (inner and outer halves)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStainless steel blade, fitted for glass tanks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABS blade, fitted for acrylic tanks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft cleaning pad\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCare and maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRinse both halves after use, particularly the pad side, so trapped grit does not scratch the glass on the next pass. Replace the blade once it stops lifting algae cleanly - \u003ca href=\"\/products\/flipper-replacement-blade-2pack\"\u003estainless\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/flipper-standard-abs-blade-for-acrylic-tanks-3pk\"\u003eABS\u003c\/a\u003e replacement blades are both sold separately in the Standard size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSafety\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the outer magnet clear of livestock that are sensitive to strong magnetic fields at close range, and lift it away from the glass rather than sliding it over sharp aquascape edges. Store away from pacemakers and other medical devices, and away from credit cards and other magnetic media.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/flipper-replacement-blade-2pack\"\u003eFlipper Standard stainless blade 2pk\u003c\/a\u003e - spare blade for the glass side.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/flipper-standard-abs-blade-for-acrylic-tanks-3pk\"\u003eFlipper Standard ABS blade 3pk\u003c\/a\u003e - spare blade for the acrylic side.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/flipper-platinum-scraper-replacement-blades-10pk-plastic\"\u003eFlipper Platinum hand scraper blades\u003c\/a\u003e - for spots the magnet cannot reach, like above the waterline.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSold as a standard parcel item. Your rights under the Australian Consumer Law apply regardless of any supplier warranty term.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWill this scratch my acrylic tank?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot if the ABS blade is fitted - that is what it is designed for. The stainless blade included in the same box is for glass only and will mark acrylic, so check which side is facing out before you start.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat happens if the inner half comes off while I'm cleaning?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt floats to the surface rather than dropping to the substrate, so it is easy to retrieve without disturbing the aquascape or substrate-dwelling fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMy glass is 13 mm - will this still work?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot reliably. 13 mm sits just above the Standard Float's 12 mm rating, so grip and control at the edges of the panel will be weaker than the spec suggests. Measure carefully, and consider the Max if you are above 12 mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I use it in a marine tank?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The housing, magnets and both blade types are rated for freshwater and marine use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Flipper","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55242245538083,"sku":"AA2193","price":105.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/flipper-standard-float-up-to-43138457174307.webp?v=1790231145","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/flipper-standard-float-up-to-12mm-glass","provider":"Nicks AOT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}