AI Nero 5 on Back of AOI?

Wilson1985 · May 25, 2020

As the title states any thoughts on mounting an AI Nero 5 on the back of an AOI tank so that the magnet is actually underwater in the rear sump? Will it work? Will it leach anything, rust, etc? any experience with this?

just a thought right now but would like some first hand experience before I pull the trigger.

najer · Jun 3, 2020

Bumping this as I have the same question, I have a full glass divide so the normally dry side magnet would be wet?

Pntbll687 · Jun 3, 2020

If you're worried about it leaching you can buy other magnets that are safe to use in aquariums. You don't have to use the magnet that came with it.

I've used rubber coated "cow magnets" before to hold things in place when setting a temporary stock tank. They were used for 3 months without issues. As for long term (multiple year) use, I just don't know.

You could even buy some magnets and coat them in plasti-dip or something similar.

Futuretotm · Jun 3, 2020

I had this bright idea recently and was advised to place the magnet in a freezer ziploc before placing it under water. Problem solved.

Wilson1985 · Jun 3, 2020

I'm going to roll the dice and if my tank blows up I'll let you know. If not...no news is good news

Justin Aretz · Dec 12, 2020

Wilson1985 said:
I'm going to roll the dice and if my tank blows up I'll let you know. If not...no news is good news

Any update on this?

iamacat · Dec 12, 2020

Justin Aretz said:
Any update on this?

I have read numerous reports of these magnets being good to go in the water. I personally have had them on my back wall for only 2 months. I was confident enough with the results others had that i am not concerned. I will check them every 6 months for any damage when I do my pump cleaning

Wilson1985 · Dec 14, 2020

Justin Aretz said:
Any update on this?

Hey yea... six months in all good *knock on wood*

Hasted · Feb 4, 2021

If anyone still cares. I asked AI directly and the person said "Eh, it should probably mostly be fine or ok maybe" so I just put the magnet inside a zip lock back then inside my AIO chamber.