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THE POND-THE FRESHWATER PLACE => Tank Maintenance and Equipment => Topic started by: LizStreithorst on June 17, 2016, 03:06:50 PM

Title: Magic Erasers
Post by: LizStreithorst on June 17, 2016, 03:06:50 PM
I just heard that these are safe to use in the tank for wipe downs and do a good job on algae removal.  I have my doubts but I'v got them on my grocery store list for tomorrow so I can find out for myself.  Does anyone have experience using these things for wipe downs?
Title: Re: Magic Erasers
Post by: BillT on June 17, 2016, 03:28:31 PM
Are these white board erasers?
Title: Re: Magic Erasers
Post by: LizStreithorst on June 17, 2016, 03:36:16 PM
I don't know what white board erasers are.  The ones I'm talking about are these http://www.mrclean.com/en-us/shop-products/magic-erasers/magic-eraser-original
Title: Re: Magic Erasers
Post by: BillT on June 17, 2016, 05:46:47 PM
I would have my doubts about using this.
I am guessing it has some chemicals in it for washing purposes (it says it has magic scrubbers- sounds like a chemical to me).
If you really want to try to, test on some expendable fish, or snails or something.
Title: Re: Magic Erasers
Post by: LizStreithorst on June 17, 2016, 06:00:19 PM
I will.  I have expendable fish.
Title: Re: Magic Erasers
Post by: Mugwump on June 17, 2016, 06:22:06 PM
I wouldn't use them...MSDS says it contains

https://householdproducts.nlm.nih.gov/cgi-bin/household/brands?tbl=brands&id=16003386 (https://householdproducts.nlm.nih.gov/cgi-bin/household/brands?tbl=brands&id=16003386)

"Ingredients from MSDS/Label
Chemical   CAS No / Unique ID   Percent
Formaldehyde-Melamine-Sodium bisulfite copolymer   999999-89-1"

"Chemical Information
Chemical Name:    Formaldehyde-Melamine-Sodium bisulfite copolymer
CAS Registry Number:    999999-89-1
Synonyms:    ***No information available at this time***

Information from other National Library of Medicine databases
Health Studies:    ***No information available in HSDB at this time***
Toxicity Information:    
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Title: Re: Magic Erasers
Post by: wsantia1 on June 17, 2016, 06:31:08 PM
I use it to clean my toilet bowls and sinks. I wouldn't use it in my fish tanks.
Title: Re: Magic Erasers
Post by: BillT on June 17, 2016, 07:23:09 PM
MSDS,good way to get info.
Title: Re: Magic Erasers
Post by: LizStreithorst on June 17, 2016, 07:29:06 PM
Thanks guys.  The make up of the product is rather worrisome.  I still want to try it on expendable fish and find out for myself.
Title: Re: Magic Erasers
Post by: Mugwump on June 17, 2016, 07:31:04 PM
Quote from: BillT on June 17, 2016, 07:23:09 PM
MSDS,good way to get info.

..+1....yup.. ;D
Title: Re: Magic Erasers
Post by: LizStreithorst on June 17, 2016, 07:37:08 PM
I won't test it on the big Dots until after I send you yours, Mug. 
Title: Re: Magic Erasers
Post by: Mugwump on June 17, 2016, 07:57:32 PM
Quote from: LizStreithorst on June 17, 2016, 07:37:08 PM
I won't test it on the big Dots until after I send you yours, Mug.

"Formaldehyde-Melamine-Sodium bisulfite copolymer" says don't even bother buying one... wfwf
Title: Re: Magic Erasers
Post by: LizStreithorst on June 17, 2016, 08:34:18 PM
OK.  I'd like to try it but I won't.

Is Jan still making those crocheted scrubbies?  I want to buy some huge ones.  I've 'bout worn out the ones you sent me a long time ago.
Title: Re: Magic Erasers
Post by: wiggs on June 18, 2016, 07:44:19 AM
Liz, I can make you some more. Give me a little time to find the nylon netting that I make it out of, I will have to dive into my craft closet to look for it... lol   even Jon runs when he knows that I`m going into my crafts.  lol 
Title: Re: Magic Erasers
Post by: LizStreithorst on June 18, 2016, 07:49:40 AM
That's very nice of you, Jan.  Your crafts closet sounds like Barb's  She told me once that hers was so full that when she opened the door things would fall out.
Title: Re: Magic Erasers
Post by: Mugwump on June 18, 2016, 08:17:35 AM
Quote from: LizStreithorst on June 18, 2016, 07:49:40 AM
That's very nice of you, Jan.  Your crafts closet sounds like Barb's  She told me once that hers was so full that when she opened the door things would fall out.

Title: Re: Magic Erasers
Post by: wiggs on June 18, 2016, 02:09:48 PM
Yes, stuff does fall out and when I put it all back in, I have to watch out that I don`t put a cat or two in with all of my stuff.  lol
Title: Re: Magic Erasers
Post by: LizStreithorst on June 18, 2016, 02:49:59 PM
lol. lol.  I've closed dogs in the bathroom all day but I've never had one locked in my fish supply closet.  Things don't fall out but it's getting close...
Title: Re: Magic Erasers
Post by: Rjb3 on June 18, 2016, 05:33:18 PM
How about Captain Kangaroo and the ping pong balls?
Title: Re: Magic Erasers
Post by: Mugwump on June 18, 2016, 06:32:04 PM
Quote from: Rjb3 on June 18, 2016, 05:33:18 PM
How about Captain Kangaroo and the ping pong balls?

Title: Re: Magic Erasers
Post by: Rjb3 on June 18, 2016, 08:32:52 PM
He was great, wasn't he?
Title: Re: Magic Erasers
Post by: LizStreithorst on June 18, 2016, 08:43:52 PM
I watched him when I was a little kid.  When I got a bit older he became a huge snore to me.  The guy was a hoot and I never knew until now. 
Title: Re: Magic Erasers
Post by: Ron Sower on June 19, 2016, 01:06:58 AM
Quote from: LizStreithorst on June 18, 2016, 08:43:52 PM
I watched him when I was a little kid.  When I got a bit older he became a huge snore to me.  The guy was a hoot and I never knew until now.
Ditto 1...!