magnet?

sw_addicted · 02-03-2004, 12:28 PM

I have been looking at alot of great pictures lately and have notice one thing common in alot of them. I'm wondering why most of you leave your magnets on the tank. Is because you cleaned for the pi. and didn't remove it or are they always left on and if so why?

LuckyInk · 02-03-2004, 12:46 PM

I have a Mag Float and always leave mine in. When I first started, I purchased a knock off, and regret doing so. It actually rusted and left some nasty metals in my tank.

BoomerD · 02-03-2004, 01:02 PM

Probably several reasons we leave nagnets in the tank.

1) A good magnet won't rust, & is designed to be left in the tank.

2)Very good magnets need to be stored with something between them. They're hard to get apart if stored "together".

3)Just plain laziness.

This way, they're ready to go whenever we get the urge to clean some glass, instead of having to get the magnet out, rinse it off, and then clean the glass. AND it's a good reminder to do the cleaning.

ScottT1980 · 02-03-2004, 01:04 PM

I am with Boomer and #3, I am lazy. I see no reason to take the magnet out, it is so covered in corraline and macro algae that it almost blends in with everything else in my tank. I also use it almost on a daily basis either to clean the glass or as a nori holder.

FWIW, I was intially told by an older reefer that I should keep that thing out of my tank as it might contaminate my inhabitants. THe way I see it, if all of the other motors in my tank are driven by magnets, then I don't think another one is really going to hurt.

Take er easy
Scott T.

Cougra · 02-03-2004, 01:06 PM

Reason #3 works for me as welll, especially the reminder part!

sorcerer · 02-03-2004, 01:20 PM

Yep, gotta go with reason number three, besides some of the prettiest coraline algae I have is on my magfloat...LOL

Scooterman · 02-03-2004, 01:50 PM

Yep Lazy!
Mine is camouflaged with coralline!

Willmsbrg · 02-03-2004, 02:05 PM

#3
and the coraline looks better on My Mag-Float.. especially in the new tank that is in cycle~~

Witfull · 02-03-2004, 02:07 PM

its not supposed to be left there?!?!...then why do they put their logo right on the front??

on the big mags,,,have you ever got them stuck together? then you know why,,,lol

i do it out of convinience,,,,i can clean the glass in a minute,,,,if i had to get it out, rinse it then clean the glass,,rinse it and put away,,, that would take serious time and effort...something in this hobby has to be easy....lol

addict · 02-03-2004, 02:40 PM

Another vote for laziness here.

Pro_builder · 02-03-2004, 02:44 PM

Laziness, and easy reminder. Plus, can't really see it anyway, blends in with the back glass and rocks now with coraline all over it.

sw_addicted · 02-03-2004, 02:49 PM

I was kind of thinking it something better then just being lazy. Atleast lie to me and say it prevents warpage or when it dries out it looses its cleaning ability quicker. We have always stored our magnets with the cleaning, supplys rinsed off and a folded towel between them. I was just thinking mabe you all knew something that I didn't about magnets.

LuckyInk · 02-03-2004, 02:52 PM

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Originally posted by sw_addicted
I was kind of thinking it something better then just being lazy. Atleast lie to me and say it prevents warpage or when it dries out it looses its cleaning ability quicker. We have always stored our magnets with the cleaning, supplys rinsed off and a folded towel between them. I was just thinking mabe you all knew something that I didn't about magnets.

OK, no problem...
I use my mag float to keep at least one side of my tank together. Since the seam split one day, I was looking for a quick and cheap way to repair the tank. Instead of using silicone, I use magnets.

LuckyInk · 02-03-2004, 02:53 PM

Oh yeah, that and ductape...

And Scott had a good point that most, if not all pumps and powerheads use magnets to drive the impellers. So magnets aren't a big deal.

sorcerer · 02-03-2004, 04:10 PM

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Originally posted by sw_addicted
I was kind of thinking it something better then just being lazy. Atleast lie to me and say it prevents warpage or when it dries out it looses its cleaning ability quicker. We have always stored our magnets with the cleaning, supplys rinsed off and a folded towel between them. I was just thinking mabe you all knew something that I didn't about magnets.

Hhhmmm....lie about the reason.....how 'bout this, it helps keep the water molecules properly aligned as they pass through it's magnetic field, ala the Eco Aqualizer. Keeps my water crystal clear....J/K

I don't know maybe that does sound better than I'm just a lazy SOB.....LOL

02-03-2004, 12:28 PM	#1 (permalink)
sw_addicted Star Polyps Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Lincoln, NE Posts: 165 View Gallery Karma Komment	magnet? I have been looking at alot of great pictures lately and have notice one thing common in alot of them. I'm wondering why most of you leave your magnets on the tank. Is because you cleaned for the pi. and didn't remove it or are they always left on and if so why?

02-03-2004, 12:46 PM	#2 (permalink)
LuckyInk Reef Painter Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 565 View Gallery Karma Komment	I have a Mag Float and always leave mine in. When I first started, I purchased a knock off, and regret doing so. It actually rusted and left some nasty metals in my tank. __________________ When you can feel the humidity pouring off the canvas and the salt spray on your face, my job is done.

02-03-2004, 01:04 PM	#4 (permalink)
ScottT1980 Reef Lobster Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 1,485 View Gallery Karma Komment	I am with Boomer and #3, I am lazy. I see no reason to take the magnet out, it is so covered in corraline and macro algae that it almost blends in with everything else in my tank. I also use it almost on a daily basis either to clean the glass or as a nori holder. FWIW, I was intially told by an older reefer that I should keep that thing out of my tank as it might contaminate my inhabitants. THe way I see it, if all of the other motors in my tank are driven by magnets, then I don't think another one is really going to hurt. Take er easy Scott T. __________________ My Tank

02-03-2004, 01:06 PM	#5 (permalink)
Cougra Dragon Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 2,216 View Gallery Karma Komment	Reason #3 works for me as welll, especially the reminder part! __________________ Michelle Just because something CAN be done, it doesn't mean that it SHOULD be done!

02-03-2004, 01:20 PM	#6 (permalink)
sorcerer Court Computer Wiz Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Nashville,TN Posts: 252 View Gallery Karma Komment	Yep, gotta go with reason number three, besides some of the prettiest coraline algae I have is on my magfloat...LOL __________________ ------------ walt --------------------- ...and I thought woodworking was an expensive hobby..... 75G Oceanic Reef Tank, 30G Acrylic sump, 12G fuge, AquaC EV-120 skimmer, AquaMedic Kalkwasser Reactor, Mag 12 return pump, FlexiFlow dosing pump. 2-250W AB 10,000K MH, 2 95W Actinic VHO Sorcerer's Home Office Reef - 12G JBJ Nanocube, Minijet 606 pump, 50W heater, 12lbs LR ----------- http://www.reefsanctuary.com/Banners/RS_banner4.gif

02-03-2004, 01:02 PM	#3 (permalink)
BoomerD Reef Shark Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Northern California Posts: 5,638 View Gallery Karma Komment	Probably several reasons we leave nagnets in the tank. 1) A good magnet won't rust, & is designed to be left in the tank. 2)Very good magnets need to be stored with something between them. They're hard to get apart if stored "together". 3)Just plain laziness. This way, they're ready to go whenever we get the urge to clean some glass, instead of having to get the magnet out, rinse it off, and then clean the glass. AND it's a good reminder to do the cleaning.

02-03-2004, 01:50 PM	#7 (permalink)
Scooterman Elegance coral Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lafayette, Louisiana Posts: 1,239 View Gallery Karma Komment	Yep Lazy! Mine is camouflaged with coralline! __________________ Scott Ardoin (Ard-Dwan)

02-03-2004, 02:05 PM	#8 (permalink)
Willmsbrg Midas Blenny Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Hanover, Pa Posts: 122 View Gallery Karma Komment	#3 and the coraline looks better on My Mag-Float.. especially in the new tank that is in cycle~~

02-03-2004, 02:40 PM	#10 (permalink)
addict Reef Lobster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Sierra Nevada Country Posts: 1,621 View Gallery Karma Komment	Another vote for laziness here. __________________ -David *addict's tank specs:* Coming soon!

02-03-2004, 02:44 PM	#11 (permalink)
Pro_builder DIY Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Oxford, Iowa Posts: 1,746 View Gallery Karma Komment	Laziness, and easy reminder. Plus, can't really see it anyway, blends in with the back glass and rocks now with coraline all over it. __________________ -Troy 180 gallon Reef, 3- 250 XM 15K MH Electronic ballast, 380 watts VHO Actinics, 2- 5 watt LED Moon lights, 100 gal rubbermaid sump, 75 gallon Fuge, ETSS 600 Skimmer, 4700-5400 gph pump for return, Octopus 3000 controller, Iwaki 40 RL skimmer pump, 2- 65w PC 10K fuge lights, 2 55 gallon barrels, Custom light oak stand and hood, misc pumps, extra 600 gallon rated tank size protein skimmer. Purple tang, yellow tang, pacific blue tang, 2 green chromis, 1 Sand sifting star, snails, hermit crabs, 2 mated perculas, pulsing Xenia, Anenome, mushrooms, ricordia, zoanthids, kenya tree 1 1/2" tall, misc other hitchhiker stuff. DIY is my dream... ...well OK the only way I can afford this Addiction!! Just as the light goes on in my head... ... I break the bulb!!

02-03-2004, 02:49 PM	#12 (permalink)
sw_addicted Star Polyps Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Lincoln, NE Posts: 165 View Gallery Karma Komment	I was kind of thinking it something better then just being lazy. Atleast lie to me and say it prevents warpage or when it dries out it looses its cleaning ability quicker. We have always stored our magnets with the cleaning, supplys rinsed off and a folded towel between them. I was just thinking mabe you all knew something that I didn't about magnets.

02-03-2004, 02:53 PM	#14 (permalink)
LuckyInk Reef Painter Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 565 View Gallery Karma Komment	Oh yeah, that and ductape... And Scott had a good point that most, if not all pumps and powerheads use magnets to drive the impellers. So magnets aren't a big deal. __________________ When you can feel the humidity pouring off the canvas and the salt spray on your face, my job is done. Last edited by LuckyInk : 02-03-2004 at 02:58 PM.

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