Magnets?

[ahayes13]

i was just wondering if its okay to use regular type magnets in the tank? it seems a lot of people use some sort of special type magnets... i was wondering if there is a reason. i was wondering because of the diy frag rack i am making.
thanks

 

[Eklikewhoa]

The saltwater will break down the magnets which is no good I believe...there are coated magnets sold all over the web as well as ebay.

 

[ahayes13]

what if i coat them myself in silicone?

 

[FateX8]

all the ones ive seen are usually coated in epoxy of some sort

 

[mfinn]

ceramic magnets are safe to use in saltwater.

 

[ahayes13]

okay thanks for the info :)

 

[mfinn]

There are also places like www.magnet4less.com and www.magnet4sale.com that sell epoxy coated neodymium magnets that would work very well.

 

[bamachamp92]

southernR on here has some magnets that he uses on his frag racks he might sell them by themselves, he does a great job on them

 

[ahayes13]

okay thanks for the info. i guess i will keep it for next time. we ended up just doing an over the side hanger. it was easier, didnt cost any more and didnt have to wait for the magnets. so we will see how this one works. thanks again!

 

[Lytehouse]

There are also places like www.magnet4less.com and www.magnet4sale.com that sell epoxy coated neodymium magnets that would work very well.

Love these sites, Thanks