Waterproof Frag and Rock Magnets

[GARRIGA]

Been using magnets for a decade plus in my Boa Breeding business to attach various components to their rack systems. Never dawned on me about issuing them in the aquarium from fear of them rusting. Not sure I’m the latter being true. Just fear.

Last year found a local vendor using magnets and ledge rock to create works of art but they used holes to sit plugs. Now it dawned on me of why not just place magnets throughout the rock work where those holes were drilled. Saw a post this morning on FB and I figured let’s discuss this as I’m sure someone has already.

From my point of view. Much easier for me to create flat spots on rocks outside the tank and glue discs of magnets where later I can attach frags and yet easily move them to accommodate flow and lighting requirements as needed or dissipate aggression and hopefully accommodate future growth and replace that which didn’t make it.

Gluing magnets to frag plugs much easier than gluing frag plugs to rocks or just placing them into holes that an urchin or fish going to knock off. These magnets are rather strong and can be stacked on to create a stronger bond.

Thoughts?

 

[Cell]

I don't see the value unless you are constantly rearranging frags, which isn't great for the coral. Then once you find an optimal spot, it will eventually grow over the plug anyway.

Seems like a lot of work and potential risk for minimal benefit. I guess if someone is very indecisive or has no idea about par levels or light intensity in their tank it may provide some convenience.

 

[GARRIGA]

I don't see the value unless you are constantly rearranging frags, which isn't great for the coral. Then once you find an optimal spot, it will eventually grow over the plug anyway.

Seems like a lot of work and potential risk for minimal benefit. I guess if someone is very indecisive or has no idea about par levels or light intensity in their tank it may provide some convenience.

Valid point but you still have to deal
With aggression and new arrivals plus attaching connection points outside the tank much easier than doing it later underwater. The latter being my main attraction. Especially since I’m constantly changing my mind. Doubt I’m the only one. Change is good.