|  | | Reef 2 Reef > Special Interest > Propagation, Packing, and Shipping Discussion | 
where do I buy reef safe magnets?
Propagation, Packing, and Shipping Discussion Discuss where do I buy reef safe magnets? in the Special Interest forums; Im needing to make some frag racks. I have an acrylic tank with 3/4 inch walls and I need a strong reef safe magnet to hold up the racks. What ... | | | | Propagation, Packing, and Shipping Discussion Talk about propagation techniques, show of your prop setups, as well as packing tutorials and shipping advice. |
Please Register to get full access to the forums.
 » Welcome | |
Welcome to Reef2Reef! R2R is a saltwater aquarium community who's focus is to create a fun and interactive atmosphere for every level of the aquarium hobbyist. At R2R we encourage conservation of corals through coral propagation as well as advancing knowledge of the coral reef and saltwater reef aquariums by working together and sharing information. Enjoy beginner to advanced reef discussion as well as buying, selling, and trading of reef coral, reef fish, live rock, and aquarium supplies. It is our privilege to have you visit us at Reef2Reef and we hope that we become your saltwater community home! Please REGISTER HERE for full free access to R2R.
|  | | 
12-30-2009, 05:52 PM
|
#1 | | Registered Member
Join Date: Jun 2008
Posts: 480
Casino cash: $65030
|  where do I buy reef safe magnets?
Im needing to make some frag racks. I have an acrylic tank with 3/4 inch walls and I need a strong reef safe magnet to hold up the racks. What are you guys using and where can I get me some. Thanks. | 
|  | |
12-30-2009, 06:56 PM
|
#2 | | Frag Disc Champion....
Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Salinas, CA
Posts: 1,868
Casino cash: $56924
|
Rare Earth Magents, Ceramics etc...
If you are weary just coat them in plasti-dip or cyanoacrylite.
__________________ [ Nor-Cal Reef Club - MB Chapter ] "Bowser's Castle" and "Project Ghostbox" are my children. HD Reefing and Propagation: http://www.youtube.com/kraylen | |
| | |
12-30-2009, 07:16 PM
|
#3 | | Registered Member
Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Orlando, FL
Posts: 74
Casino cash: $12028
|
| |
| | |
12-30-2009, 07:43 PM
|
#4 | | Registered Member
Join Date: Jun 2008
Posts: 480
Casino cash: $65030
|
Does Lowes or Home depot carry ceramic magnets. If not where is the best place to find them? | |
| | |
12-30-2009, 07:44 PM
|
#5 | | Frag Disc Champion....
Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Salinas, CA
Posts: 1,868
Casino cash: $56924
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by rng_pw  Does Lowes or Home depot carry ceramic magnets. If not where is the best place to find them? | Harbor Freight, Micheals etc....
__________________ [ Nor-Cal Reef Club - MB Chapter ] "Bowser's Castle" and "Project Ghostbox" are my children. HD Reefing and Propagation: http://www.youtube.com/kraylen | |
| | |
12-30-2009, 07:53 PM
|
#6 | | Registered Member
Join Date: Jun 2008
Posts: 480
Casino cash: $65030
|
thanks alot. | |
| | |
12-30-2009, 08:23 PM
|
#7 | | Registered Member
Join Date: Jun 2008
Posts: 480
Casino cash: $65030
|
has any one ever tried the neodymium magnets? If so how pull force should I look for if my acrylic is 3/4 inch thick? I do plan on getting plastic coated magnets | |
| | |
12-30-2009, 08:35 PM
|
#8 | | favorite: rpe
Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 554
Casino cash: $34900
|
I made a bunch of frag racks for friends and club members using black eggcrate, neodymium magnets and 2 part epoxy.
I used the 1" dia x 3/8" thick for the inside that was enclosed in epoxy and for people who had 3/4" glass/acrylic, I used the same sized magnet for the outside. | 
| | |
12-30-2009, 08:43 PM
|
#9 | | Registered Member
Join Date: Jun 2008
Posts: 480
Casino cash: $65030
|
those are some huge magnets. How big of a frag rack will they hold | |
| | |
12-30-2009, 08:56 PM
|
#10 | | favorite: rpe
Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 554
Casino cash: $34900
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by rng_pw those are some huge magnets. How big of a frag rack will they hold |
I was making them 12" x 5", using 2 on the inside and 2 on the outside.
You could go even a little longer, maybe a inch, inch and a half.
I made some that were 23"x 5-1/2" using 3 sets of magnets. | |
| | |
12-30-2009, 09:06 PM
|
#11 | | favorite: rpe
Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 554
Casino cash: $34900
|
Here is a little more info and a couple pictures.
When I first started this project, I used a polyester casting resin, but a couple people became concerned about the polyester resin becoming brittle and breaking up in about 3-5 months ( I think).
I then switched to a 2 part epoxy.
I recently talked to most of the people that had the racks made from polyester resin and everyone said their frag racks were just fine, after about a year. I have a couple that are a little older. frag racks - Reef Central Online Community | |
| | |
12-30-2009, 10:21 PM
|
#12 | | Registered Member
Join Date: Jun 2008
Posts: 480
Casino cash: $65030
|
those are nice frag racks. Thanks for all of the info | |
| | |
12-30-2009, 10:22 PM
|
#13 | | favorite: rpe
Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 554
Casino cash: $34900
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by rng_pw those are nice frag racks. Thanks for all of the info | Thanks
If you have any questions on how I made them feel free to ask. It's really pretty easy. | |
| | |
12-30-2009, 10:53 PM
|
#14 | | Registered Member
Join Date: Jun 2008
Posts: 480
Casino cash: $65030
|
Yeah I will thank again. | |
| | |
12-30-2009, 10:58 PM
|
#15 | | favorite: rpe
Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 554
Casino cash: $34900
|
| |
| | | |
| Thread Tools | | | | Display Modes |  Linear Mode |
Posting Rules
| You may not post new threads You may not post replies You may not post attachments You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
| | |
| All times are GMT -4. The time now is 10:48 AM.  |
