{"product_id":"aquablade-replacement-blades","title":"AquaBlade Replacement Blades","description":"\u003cp\u003eReplacement blades for the Continuum Aquatics \u003cstrong\u003eAquaBlade\u003c\/strong\u003e scraper. Two blades to choose from: the stainless \u003cstrong\u003eAquaBlade-M\u003c\/strong\u003e for glass, and the acrylic safe \u003cstrong\u003eAquaBlade-P\u003c\/strong\u003e, a plastic blade for acrylic and plastic tanks. Both come in a 3 pack or a 10 pack maintenance pack. Running the scraper already? See our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/aquablade-m-24in-glass-scraper-cm-qabm24\"\u003eAquaBlade-M glass scrapers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eChoose Your Blade\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;max-width:680px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;background:#f5f5f5;text-align:left;\"\u003e \u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;background:#f5f5f5;text-align:left;\"\u003eAquaBlade-M\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;background:#f5f5f5;text-align:left;\"\u003eAquaBlade-P\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e316 stainless steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eSelf-lubricating plastic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUse on\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eGlass aquariums\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eAcrylic and plastic aquariums\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eStrong and rust resistant, takes the hardest deposits off glass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eSofter than acrylic, so it lifts coralline and buildup without scratching\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePacks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e3 pack or 10 pack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e3 pack or 10 pack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItem\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eQABM-BL3, QABM-BL10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eQABP-BL3, QABP-BL10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGlass tank?\u003c\/strong\u003e Take the stainless M. \u003cstrong\u003eAcrylic tank?\u003c\/strong\u003e Take the P, and do not put a steel blade anywhere near acrylic. The 10 pack is the one to grab if you clean on a schedule or service more than one tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e316 stainless on the M blade.\u003c\/strong\u003e Continuum specifies 316 stainless steel, which is strong and rust resistant, so a blade left damp does not bloom orange on you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe P blade is softer than the acrylic it cleans.\u003c\/strong\u003e Continuum uses a custom plastic mix that is softer than acrylic but still strong enough to take off built-up deposits and coralline.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackwards compatible.\u003c\/strong\u003e Continuum states its scraper fits the old blades and its blades fit the old scraper, so an older AquaBlade handle is not a problem.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSnap-in change.\u003c\/strong\u003e The blade sits in a molded carrier that drops into the scraper head, so swapping one is quick and you never handle a bare edge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;max-width:680px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eContinuum Aquatics\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eCurrent and previous AquaBlade scrapers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade options\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eM, 316 stainless for glass. P, acrylic safe plastic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePack sizes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e3 blades, or 10 blade maintenance pack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eFreshwater and saltwater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUPCs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eM 3 pack 741360310155, M 10 pack 741360310162, P 3 pack 741360310063, P 10 pack 741360310070\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/aquablade-m-15in-glass-scraper-cm-qabm15\"\u003eAquaBlade-M 15 in\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/aquablade-m-24in-glass-scraper-cm-qabm24\"\u003e24 in\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/aquablade-m-35in-glass-scraper-cm-qabm35\"\u003e35 in\u003c\/a\u003e glass scrapers, the handles these blades go into.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse all of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/cleaners\"\u003eaquarium tools and cleaners\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use the stainless blade on an acrylic tank?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Steel will scratch acrylic. The P blade exists for exactly that reason: it is plastic, softer than acrylic, and still removes coralline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill these fit my older AquaBlade?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Continuum states the blades are fully backwards compatible, so its current blades fit the older scraper and the current scraper takes older blades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo they fit other brands of scraper?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Continuum says the AquaBlade replacement blades are designed only for current and previous AquaBlade units.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3 pack or 10 pack?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 3 pack suits one tank cleaned occasionally. The 10 pack is the maintenance pack, and it is what you want if you scrape often, keep several tanks, or run a service route.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I make a blade last?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRinse it in fresh water and dry it after use. Salt left on any blade, stainless included, shortens its life, and a dull blade is what makes people push too hard on the glass.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Continuum Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Stainless M \/ 3 Pack","offer_id":50540529221851,"sku":"QABM-BL3","price":16.02,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Stainless M \/ 10 Pack","offer_id":50540529254619,"sku":"QABM-BL10","price":46.04,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Acrylic Safe P \/ 3 Pack","offer_id":50540529287387,"sku":"QABP-BL3","price":8.11,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Acrylic Safe P \/ 10 Pack","offer_id":50540529320155,"sku":"QABP-BL10","price":20.27,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/AQUABLADEM.jpg?v=1790787690","url":"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/aquablade-replacement-blades","provider":"Squeaky's Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}