Going to build the stand for my new setup and I have a 15 mouth old running around I was going to use magnets to hold the cabinet door on but need ideas on how to child proof it...also any other suggestions on thing to child proof a reef tank....
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Going to build the stand for my new setup and I have a 15 mouth old running around I was going to use magnets to hold the cabinet door on but need ideas on how to child proof it...also any other suggestions on thing to child proof a reef tank....
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I wrote that up awhile ago. I have had two little ones around the tank and it has worked for me. Only thing I would do differently would be to use the magnetic releasing latches as they are harder to trick and can be opened with a mag float.
Magnets can be very un-child-safe in their own right. Apparently they get swallowed a lot and are significantly more problematic than just the choking hazzard. If you decide to use magnets, use ferrous magnets (vs neodymium, etc) that have enough surface area that they would not easily be ingested. Think hand-sized or larger.
IME a parent on duty or physical blockade is all that will work. Trick latches, et al are literally child's play...do not waste money on them.
I would set up a fence (look at the Summer brand) that surrounds the tank all the way around (means the fence cannot be knocked over or easily moved) or one that divides that whole end of he room off (they have really long fences with a gate built in).
$0.02
Wish fences would work for my kids. I breed monkeys for kids.
I'm talking <2 years old...I'm sure there are limits!
I've seen cabinets with flush doors with no visible handles but a strong magnet on the inside. you then stick a magnetic handle to the door to open it. I would definitely keep all your chemicals locked up and put plastic inserts in outlets not used. Thats about all I can think of, good luck!