Diy magnetic rock wall

[Wasteoftime247]

I saw on BRF that they are selling rock that you can attach to the wall of a tank. Only issue is they are stupidly expensive for what they are. I want to make one myself using epoxy and superglue. I just want to know if you all know a safe magnet to use in a tank. Also if you have any other tips it would be appreciated.

 

[blaxsun]

I've seen some DIY videos on YouTube where they used Tunze magnets to create "floating" rocks. This was in Europe, so I've no idea of the costs involved.

Reef Eco just released their new Coral Wall, and it's worth checking out. This is most likely what I'm going with when I eventually get around to planning my "wall".

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[Wasteoftime247]

I've seen some DIY videos on YouTube where they used Tunze magnets to create "floating" rocks. This was in Europe, so I've no idea of the costs involved.

Reef Eco just released their new Coral Wall, and it's worth checking out. This is most likely what I'm going with when I eventually get around to planning my "wall".

Shop Coral Wall

Custom reefing solutions for the aquarium hobbyist, including the new StinkSink skimmer odor filter.

reefeco.com

This is cool but I know I can get the same kind of look for way cheaper. I already have rock that I can use and a band saw to cut a flat piece. I just want to make sure the magnet I use is reef safe.

 

[blaxsun]

This is cool but I know I can get the same kind of look for way cheaper. I already have rock that I can use and a band saw to cut a flat piece. I just want to make sure the magnet I use is reef safe.

That I couldn't speculate.

 

[Wasteoftime247]

That I couldn't speculate.

I just found this website. These magnets are coated in a thermoplastic coating that is water tight. Its a neodymium magnet so its going to be super strong. I think this will work perfect for what I am looking for. You might want to check it out yourself for your wallscape. https://www.kjmagnetics.com/proddetail.asp?prod=DX08TP-N52

 

[blaxsun]

I just found this website. These magnets are coated in a thermoplastic coating that is water tight. Its a neodymium magnet so its going to be super strong. I think this will work perfect for what I am looking for. You might want to check it out yourself for your wallscape. https://www.kjmagnetics.com/proddetail.asp?prod=DX08TP-N52

Appreciate that, but I've already settled on the Coral Wall (the company has been beyond fantastic).

 

[stoney7713]

There's a few threads here about diy rock frag racks. The heavy-duty magnets to hold them up are not cheap.

 

[Wasteoftime247]

There's a few threads here about diy rock frag racks. The heavy-duty magnets to hold them up are not cheap.

Yeah the magnets I found are about 14 bucks a piece and I figure I need about 4 of them so it comes out to about 60 bucks after shipping. I have the rock already so its still going to be half of what the price I found on BRS. They want 77 bucks for just one. I can do two pieces of rock for 60 and I get to tinker so it's a win win!