naothan Posted March 28, 2020 Posted March 28, 2020 just added magnets to hold rock work up. seeing a little rust is that ok ? Quote
Tamberav Posted March 28, 2020 Posted March 28, 2020 30 minutes ago, naothan said: just added magnets to hold rock work up. seeing a little rust is that ok ? No. Magnets need to be properly coated or they need to be quality ceramic. Iron rust itself isn't a problem... but the metal contains many others that is a problem. 1 Quote
naothan Posted March 28, 2020 Author Posted March 28, 2020 4 hours ago, Tamberav said: No. Magnets need to be properly coated or they need to be quality ceramic. Iron rust itself isn't a problem... but the metal contains many others that is a problem. https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B07T6XZF84/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Quote
Tamberav Posted March 29, 2020 Posted March 29, 2020 4 hours ago, naothan said: https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B07T6XZF84/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Definitely no. It is coated with nickle and copper. Take it out ASAP. Metals have no place in a reef environment and once built up enough as the magnet degrades, will kill inverts. I use these magnets and they have been in my tank for years. They are covered in a very thick epoxy (some cheap types have thin layers which is also a no-no as they scratch too easily). https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/oceans-wonders-n52-v2-mag-rack-replacement-magnets.html 1 Quote
naothan Posted March 29, 2020 Author Posted March 29, 2020 4 hours ago, Tamberav said: Definitely no. It is coated with nickle and copper. Take it out ASAP. Metals have no place in a reef environment and once built up enough as the magnet degrades, will kill inverts. I use these magnets and they have been in my tank for years. They are covered in a very thick epoxy (some cheap types have thin layers which is also a no-no as they scratch too easily). https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/oceans-wonders-n52-v2-mag-rack-replacement-magnets.html i took them out after reading the first post were only in 24 hours 1 Quote
Clown79 Posted March 29, 2020 Posted March 29, 2020 Everything at @Tamberav said. I would add some new carbon to remove any toxins that may have leached Quote
naothan Posted March 29, 2020 Author Posted March 29, 2020 4 hours ago, Clown79 said: Everything at @Tamberav said. I would add some new carbon to remove any toxins that may have leached i actually did just put some new carbon in its a shame i liked the look of the new scape 1 Quote
Clown79 Posted March 29, 2020 Posted March 29, 2020 9 minutes ago, naothan said: i actually did just put some new carbon in its a shame i liked the look of the new scape Replace the magnets with the safe kind when you can to keep the scape you like Quote
naothan Posted March 29, 2020 Author Posted March 29, 2020 i doubt they will hold the magnets i are crazy strong and just barley did the trick Quote
Clown79 Posted March 29, 2020 Posted March 29, 2020 3 hours ago, naothan said: i doubt they will hold the magnets i are crazy strong and just barley did the trick Nano rox makes rocks and uses the safe magnets for them. So there are ones that are safe to use 1 Quote
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