How to build this?

[2quills]

Here ya go...try looking halfway down this page, there are some plastic coated mags...if not than maybe the gold plated ones would be ok. Just an idea...I'm sure if you keep searching you're bound to find something that will work. http://www.emovendo.net/magnets/speciality-coatings/ the

 

[mrdc]

Thanks. I decided not to go get it today .... sending the wife instead!

Actually the pet store is a ways away from my house but is close to my work but I am still on vacation. The wife is working (same place) so it makes sense to send her. Plus it will allow me to avoid temptation from buying something else.

 

[mrdc]

 

[mrdc]

Well there it is. It's currently in a temp location because I don't think the magnet is strong enough to go through my back cover. I will venture out tomorrow for stronger magnets. The magnet in the rock is encased in plastic.

 

[acrylic51]

Pretty Cool !!!!!

 

[spanko]

Here is a picture of Maria's tank (got2envy) from another site with the "cloud" rocks.

 

[mrdc]

I like that especially the floating monti cap casting the shadow on the picassos (think that is what those are). I found a guy locally that can cut my rock for me so I just need to get some super epoxy and magnets.

 

[1snapple]

not technically, it a "snowflake" clown. About $50 more

 

[mrdc]

Quote:
Originally Posted by 1Snapple http:///forum/thread/382724/how-to-build-this/20#post_3342720
not technically, it a "snowflake" clown. About $50 more
Wow ... and I thought picassos were expensive.

 

[1snapple]

ya, almost albino clowns are like $300 each

 

[spanko]

Quote:
Originally Posted by 1Snapple http:///forum/thread/382724/how-to-build-this/20#post_3342731
ya, almost albino clowns are like $300 each
And butt ugly IMO.

 

[mrdc]

Quote:
Originally Posted by spanko http:///forum/thread/382724/how-to-build-this/20#post_3342733
Quote:
Originally Posted by 1Snapple http:///forum/thread/382724/how-to-build-this/20#post_3342731
ya, almost albino clowns are like $300 each
And butt ugly IMO.
From the fugly amphiprion ocellaris family?

 

[1snapple]

Quote:
Originally Posted by mrdc http:///forum/thread/382724/how-to-build-this/20#post_3342736
Quote:
Originally Posted by spanko http:///forum/thread/382724/how-to-build-this/20#post_3342733
Quote:
Originally Posted by 1Snapple http:///forum/thread/382724/how-to-build-this/20#post_3342731
ya, almost albino clowns are like $300 each
And butt ugly IMO.
From the fugly amphiprion ocellaris family?
I think they are, I would much rather have a semi-picasso. People couldn't pay me to have 1 of those nearly albino fugly clowns

 

[mrdc]

Anyone know where I can get a better magnet for the outside of the tank? I bought one from Lowes tonight that was meant for hanging heavy items on a cubicle wall but the magnet center was cut out so it didn't work. I tried to use the current magnets but it could not hold it on the back glass due to the corraline algae. I know scraping it would let it work for awhile but eventually it would fall. So I need to find stronger magnets!!!!

 

[spanko]

http://www.magnetsource.com/Solutions_Pages/NEOMAIN.html?ex=eep549-h12lnm-0&gclid=CLegv-PLlqYCFcIKKgodgzIcmw

 

[mrdc]

Thanks, I plan to call around today to see if I can find them locally but I doubt I will find them. I wonder if craft stores sell them.

 

[mrdc]

Home Depot online appears to have the same weak magnets that Lowes had. I know someone locally has to carry them.

 

[bang guy]

I've always had good luck finding the magnet I need at Gaussboys.
This should hold it on there ---> http://www.gaussboys.com/ndfeb-magnets/D3712E.html

 

[mrdc]

I was thinking about buying a super magnet like that but was wondering if that would put too much pressure on the glass. What do you think?

 

[bang guy]

Quote:
Originally Posted by mrdc http:///forum/thread/382724/how-to-build-this/20#post_3343144
I was thinking about buying a super magnet like that but was wondering if that would put too much pressure on the glass. What do you think?
That particular magnet might be overkill but there is no way it is going to put damaging pressure on the glass.
Just don't get any skin caught between two of those...