Robert Ranciato
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Can anyone definitely answer if ceramic magnets are reef safe?
Ceramic magnets reefsafe
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ZoWhat
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What are your concerns? Leaching toxins?
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"Ceramic magnets (also known as "Ferrite" magnets) are part of the permanent magnet family, and the lowest cost, hard magnets available today. Composed of strontium carbonate and iron oxide, ceramic (ferrite) magnets are medium in magnetic strength and can be used at fairly high temperatures."
I would think these magnets are inert since strontium nor Iron scare me being in my tank.
If you are still concerned, paint the magnets with BLACK PLASTIDIP to get several hard coatings over them. PlastiDip is a good plastic resin coating
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Ceramic Magnets from hardware store reef safe?
read a lot of posts on this and what do people think? i bought some from home depot that are ceramic and was going to use them to mount a small frag rack.
www.reef2reef.com
"Ceramic magnets (also known as "Ferrite" magnets) are part of the permanent magnet family, and the lowest cost, hard magnets available today. Composed of strontium carbonate and iron oxide, ceramic (ferrite) magnets are medium in magnetic strength and can be used at fairly high temperatures."
I would think these magnets are inert since strontium nor Iron scare me being in my tank.
If you are still concerned, paint the magnets with BLACK PLASTIDIP to get several hard coatings over them. PlastiDip is a good plastic resin coating
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Robert Ranciato
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Yes leaching toxins. I know they aren't toxic and kill coral or fish fast but long term are they safe? I have had a bunch in my tanks throughout the years and they never rust but I can't seem to find definitive answer. Some say ok some say no . I would feel better if people with a long reefing history ( experts) say yes or no. I guess I could do a icp test
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Ceramic Magnets from hardware store reef safe?
read a lot of posts on this and what do people think? i bought some from home depot that are ceramic and was going to use them to mount a small frag rack.
www.reef2reef.com
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Celestion
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I have thought about this, the micro magnet particles in the water coming from the inside of the magnet rotation held by the stabilizing pin ...macro meaning dust. Ok so the fine filter or skimming should remove this..never seen it talked before anywhere.... good on you sir
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