"Tiger Shark" magnet for 3/8" acrylic?

Saddler · 12/03/2009, 02:53 PM

The Tiger Shark is rated for 5/8"-3/4" acrylic. Would it be way too strong for 3/8" acrylic? Is there an easy mod for adding thickness to the outside magnet that works well to stop down the strength?

mcoomer · 12/03/2009, 04:01 PM

Put a soft microfiber towel or a cloth diaper between the outside magnet and tank wall. That will put some space in, prevent the magnet from scratching, and clean the tank at the same time. Just make sure that you keep the towel clean so that you don't trap particles in it or that can scratch your tank. Anyway, that's what I do.

Mike

12/03/2009, 02:53 PM	#1
Saddler Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 776	"Tiger Shark" magnet for 3/8" acrylic? The Tiger Shark is rated for 5/8"-3/4" acrylic. Would it be way too strong for 3/8" acrylic? Is there an easy mod for adding thickness to the outside magnet that works well to stop down the strength?

12/03/2009, 04:01 PM	#2
mcoomer Rat Bastard! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Sammamish, WA Posts: 1,487	Put a soft microfiber towel or a cloth diaper between the outside magnet and tank wall. That will put some space in, prevent the magnet from scratching, and clean the tank at the same time. Just make sure that you keep the towel clean so that you don't trap particles in it or that can scratch your tank. Anyway, that's what I do. Mike __________________ Spending exorbitant amounts of money on this hobby since 1998! My wife thought the tank would be cheaper and easier to keep than a dog...no seriously! Current Tank Info: 180 gallon mixed reef; Reeflo Barracuda, Tunze 6105 (X3), 250W Radiums with dual HQI Blue Wave 7, Reefkeeper Elite controller, custom sump with ASM G4, carbon and GFO reactors