{"product_id":"seachem-algae-scraper-replacement-cartridge","title":"Seachem Algae Scraper Replacement Cartridge","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen the housing wears out, the blades have nothing to hold them.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Seachem Algae Scraper Replacement Cartridge is the sliding insert that carries every working surface on the scraper — and it is the only way to buy the hard plastic blade, which is moulded into the housing rather than sold separately. Seachem supplies it as a kit: the plastic housing, one metal blade and one soft pad. It fits the 31 cm and 46 cm Algae Scrapers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlastic cartridge housing, with the hard plastic blade built in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 metal blade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 soft pad\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eNot included\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Algae Scraper itself — this is the insert only, not the tool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpare blades or pads beyond the one of each supplied\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree surfaces in one insert\u003c\/strong\u003e — the built-in plastic blade, plus a metal blade and a soft pad you seat at either end\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReversible\u003c\/strong\u003e — load two different surfaces facing opposite ways and flip mid-clean instead of walking back to the bucket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRetractable\u003c\/strong\u003e — pulls fully into the scraper head, so a metal blade is never left exposed in storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe only source of the plastic blade\u003c\/strong\u003e — it is moulded into the housing and is not sold on its own\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTool-free\u003c\/strong\u003e — the cartridge slides out of the head by hand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eItem\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReplacement cartridge kit for the Seachem Algae Scraper\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSupplied with\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlastic housing with built-in plastic blade, 1 metal blade, 1 soft pad\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFits\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeachem Algae Scraper 31 cm and 46 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSurface\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMetal blade glass only; plastic blade and soft pad glass and acrylic\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\u003ePart number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3211\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich refill do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe scraper takes three working surfaces, and they differ in what they will safely touch.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRefill\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUse on\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBest at\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMetal blades, 3 pack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGlass only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHard green spot algae and coralline\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoft pads, 3 pack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGlass and acrylic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFilm algae, and algae sitting in shallow scratches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReplacement cartridge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGlass; built-in plastic blade generally safe on acrylic with light pressure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReplacing the worn housing itself\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e a cartridge that has cracked, lost its grip on a blade, or worn its plastic edge round · keeping a second cartridge pre-loaded for quick swaps · freshwater and marine tanks · owners of the 31 cm or 46 cm Seachem Algae Scraper.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot suitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e the 15 cm Seachem Algae Scraper, which Seachem does not list among the fitments · buyers who only need a fresh cutting edge — the blade or pad refills are the cheaper answer · use of the metal blade on acrylic.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare and maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRinse and dry the cartridge after every clean; salt creep stiffens the slide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplace the housing when the built-in plastic edge rounds off, or when a blade no longer seats firmly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRetract the cartridge fully before storing the scraper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/seachem-algae-scraper\"\u003eSeachem Algae Scraper\u003c\/a\u003e — the tool this cartridge fits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/seachem-algae-scraper-replacement-blades-3-pack\"\u003eSeachem Algae Scraper Replacement Blades\u003c\/a\u003e — three metal blades to keep the cartridge loaded\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/seachem-algae-scraper-replacement-pads-3-pack\"\u003eSeachem Algae Scraper Replacement Pads\u003c\/a\u003e — three soft pads, the acrylic-safe surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/seachem\"\u003eThe full Seachem range\u003c\/a\u003e — media, treatments and spares\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe cartridge is a wear part and carries no separate manufacturer warranty term. Your rights under the Australian Consumer Law apply regardless and cannot be excluded. Ships as a standard parcel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDoes the Seachem Algae Scraper cartridge come with blades?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Seachem supplies it as a kit containing the plastic housing, one metal blade and one soft pad. The hard plastic blade is part of the housing itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCan I buy the plastic blade on its own?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The plastic blade is moulded into the cartridge housing, so replacing the cartridge is the only way to renew it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhich scrapers does the cartridge fit?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eSeachem lists it as fitting both the 31 cm and the 46 cm Algae Scraper. It is not listed for the 15 cm model.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eShould I buy a cartridge or just a blade refill?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf the scraper still holds a blade firmly and the plastic edge is square, buy the blade or pad refill. Buy the cartridge when the housing itself is cracked, loose or worn round.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eIs the plastic blade safe on acrylic?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eSeachem describes it as safe on glass and generally safe on acrylic, but acrylic scratches under pressure or from trapped grit. 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