I find myself like others scouring the web for a frag rack that is magnetic(for 1" glass) and looks like live rock. After only finding one option that I did not like due to its price and dimensions, I thought "Whelp....guess I will make my own".
I have two questions for my fellow DIY's
1. What strength magnets do I need? I was thinking of buying one designed for 1/2" glass and just upgrading the dry side magnet to something much stronger. Will this work and what strength?
2. If option one will not work I will buy some dry live rock. Drill it and silicone the magnets into the rock. With this I plan on using on old plumbers trick with Silicone and a Dixie cup to completely encase the water side magnet in silicone prior to attaching it to the rock. Any issues I am not considering with this approach? Any recommended silicone?
Thanks in advance for any feedback
I have two questions for my fellow DIY's
1. What strength magnets do I need? I was thinking of buying one designed for 1/2" glass and just upgrading the dry side magnet to something much stronger. Will this work and what strength?
2. If option one will not work I will buy some dry live rock. Drill it and silicone the magnets into the rock. With this I plan on using on old plumbers trick with Silicone and a Dixie cup to completely encase the water side magnet in silicone prior to attaching it to the rock. Any issues I am not considering with this approach? Any recommended silicone?
Thanks in advance for any feedback