Magnets

bullet_buddy · 10-06-2007, 02:31 AM

Can I use a magnet inside of my tank?
I want to use it to hold a frag rack.TIA

Melanie · 10-06-2007, 05:56 AM

Lots of things in the tank can use magnets. I have a Hydor Koralia held up with a magnet, a Mag Float glass cleaner, and more.

burning2nd · 10-06-2007, 09:52 AM

yes

AQTCJAK · 10-06-2007, 10:49 AM

use only magnets that dont contain iron.

bullet_buddy · 10-06-2007, 12:17 PM

How do you know if they have iron in them.

reefracer · 10-06-2007, 09:25 PM

I don't remember where I saw this but there is someone in the trade selling diferent size "reef safe" magnets out there just for that purpose. Shouldn't be too hard to find'em.

Dentoid · 10-06-2007, 09:39 PM

Most, if not all, magnets purchased for use within the tank are encased in waterproof plastic. Magnets are made of metal and are subject to corrosion.

bullet_buddy · 10-07-2007, 01:55 AM

Thanks,
I appreciate the input

flricordia · 10-07-2007, 11:36 PM

You can go to your local hardware shop and get a can of the plasticote, either spray or dip, and coat the magnets making them safe.

bullet_buddy · 10-08-2007, 12:29 AM

Sweet,I was wondering if there was something like that..Karma to ya'

10-06-2007, 02:31 AM	#1 (permalink)
bullet_buddy Limpet Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 128 View Gallery Karma Komment	Magnets Can I use a magnet inside of my tank? I want to use it to hold a frag rack.TIA

10-06-2007, 05:56 AM	#2 (permalink)
Melanie Golden Moray Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Naples, Florida Posts: 2,120 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Magnets Lots of things in the tank can use magnets. I have a Hydor Koralia held up with a magnet, a Mag Float glass cleaner, and more. __________________ My Reef Journey Latest Recap My Videos My Flickr Photos Pres. of Dork Club I love ScubaDrew and North East Coral! Read why HERE...

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burning2nd Golden Moray Join Date: May 2006 Location: Pocono PA Posts: 2,026 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Magnets yes __________________ ________________________________________________ 30g, 10g DIY sump w/ mag7 Csr90 over flow. 36" sunpod 2x150 2 Tunze 6020 40 Lb's Live Rock 20 lb's of Ls Aqua C REmora mIxed reef, softies, pora's, clams, 1 Amphiprion ocellaris (hosting GTA) 2 cromies and one dragon jake the jedi sexy shrimp, and brown bob

10-06-2007, 10:49 AM	#4 (permalink)
AQTCJAK Tiger Shark Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 7,229 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Magnets use only magnets that dont contain iron. __________________ A Wiseman once said build a stage add a pole & they will dance - Jack 2007 www.aquaticaggression.com Projects & Chronicels http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...car-buffs.html http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...nts-tanks.html

10-06-2007, 12:17 PM	#5 (permalink)
bullet_buddy Limpet Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 128 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Magnets How do you know if they have iron in them.

10-06-2007, 09:25 PM	#6 (permalink)
reefracer Midas Blenny $reefracer's Avatar$ Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 114 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Magnets I don't remember where I saw this but there is someone in the trade selling diferent size "reef safe" magnets out there just for that purpose. Shouldn't be too hard to find'em.
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10-06-2007, 09:39 PM	#7 (permalink)
Dentoid Over Achiever Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 10,289 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Magnets Most, if not all, magnets purchased for use within the tank are encased in waterproof plastic. Magnets are made of metal and are subject to corrosion. __________________ Scott Dentoid's Reeforama

10-07-2007, 01:55 AM	#8 (permalink)
bullet_buddy Limpet Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 128 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Magnets Thanks, I appreciate the input

10-07-2007, 11:36 PM	#9 (permalink)
flricordia Just Mike for short Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Pensacola FL Posts: 595 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Magnets You can go to your local hardware shop and get a can of the plasticote, either spray or dip, and coat the magnets making them safe. __________________ 75 gl corallimorpharian/zoanthid tank http://gallery.pethobbyist.com/data/8473121807-med.jpg

10-08-2007, 12:29 AM	#10 (permalink)
bullet_buddy Limpet Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 128 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Magnets Sweet,I was wondering if there was something like that..Karma to ya'

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