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JBL Floaty II L, taken apart
A floating magnetic cleaner for glass aquariums; match the pane thickness and keep sand off the pad.
1.5cm
Maximum glass
L
Model
Glass
Tank material
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Taken apart
Every part
The verdict
Works / doesn't
What works
- The manual describes a floating inner section, so it can be retrieved from the surface if it separates.
- The manual describes an extended cleaning edge for access behind pipes and heaters.
What doesn't
- The manual excludes plastic aquariums.
- The manual warns that sand caught in the cleaning surface can scratch glass.
Care
- Keep the inner half away from gravel.
- Check the cleaning surface for trapped particles before moving it.
- Match model L to glass no thicker than 1.5 cm.
Specs
The numbers
| Model | JBL Floaty II L; article 6137800 |
|---|---|
| Glass | Up to 1.5 cm |
| Construction | Outer hand magnet plus floating inner cleaner |
| Restriction | Not for plastic aquariums |
Sources
Where this comes from
From our TikTok post “Algae on the glass? The cleaning job is yours. JBL Floaty II L”. How we review.
