VeggieMag

luisagos · 12/06/2014, 01:10 PM

I was wondering if you guys are contemplating in making a VeggieMag ?

There is no option other then the crappy cheap design of Two Little Fishies VeggieMag.
They break and leak metals in the water. A company that I do not trust.

I would think it would be a easy design, hoping you could fill the void we have.
Just make sure the wet side slides easy.

Thanks.

Ginu · 12/10/2014, 11:22 AM

I'd buy one for sure. Two little fishies ones are crap...

Quote:

Originally Posted by luisagos

I was wondering if you guys are contemplating in making a VeggieMag ?

There is no option other then the crappy cheap design of Two Little Fishies VeggieMag.
They break and leak metals in the water. A company that I do not trust.

I would think it would be a easy design, hoping you could fill the void we have.
Just make sure the wet side slides easy.

Thanks.

Vinny Kreyling · 12/10/2014, 03:14 PM

If you have a magnet to clean the tank you have a" Veggie Mag".

Avast Marine · 12/11/2014, 06:30 PM

Personally, I use a 4" long piece of black 1/2" pipe that is tied to the outside of the tank with some monofilament and rubber band my nori to it. Very simple and non obtrusive. I've considered designing a nori holder for sale in the past but have yet to come up with something that works better or is easier to use (a magnet clip is certainly not easier).

ReefKeep66 · 01/10/2015, 09:55 PM

I've found clear all plastic "chip clips" about 2" long that I just wedged a suction cup to and wahlaa. It didn't leach any phosphates or such. Unfortunately I broke it by accidentally stepping on it doing some tank maintenance.

Avast Marine · 01/12/2015, 10:04 AM

OK, you have inspired us to do better...........

shermanator · 01/12/2015, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Avast Marine

OK, you have inspired us to do better...........

For what it's worth, I'll buy one to replace my TLF one (that isn't rusty yet, but no doubt is on it's way).

I'd also buy an Avast magnetic feeding ring... probably another easy product to make that there would be a market for.

Avast Marine · 01/13/2015, 09:25 AM

Ha! I developed a feeding ring 6 years ago that we dubbed "The Plank" but it was never released. It was designed for auto feeders like the Ehiem.

shermanator · 01/13/2015, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Avast Marine

Ha! I developed a feeding ring 6 years ago that we dubbed "The Plank" but it was never released. It was designed for auto feeders like the Ehiem.

Yes please! I want one!

Do you have any prototypes you want to sell? (assuming you got to that point of development)

ctenophore · 01/14/2015, 11:45 AM

Ok guys, this post, plus some feeding frustrations of my own, inspired me to whip up something on our 3D printer this past weekend. It works pretty well for nori and New Era grazing blocks. I just need to get a good attachment system worked out. My tank is such that a magnet mount to the front glass isn't a good option, so I want to make something better.

ga_gant · 01/18/2015, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by ctenophore

Ok guys, this post, plus some feeding frustrations of my own, inspired me to whip up something on our 3D printer this past weekend. It works pretty well for nori and New Era grazing blocks. I just need to get a good attachment system worked out. My tank is such that a magnet mount to the front glass isn't a good option, so I want to make something better.

Can't wait to see what you guys came up with!!!!

daytonareefing · 02/21/2015, 08:38 PM

Put me down for one when ready.

12/06/2014, 01:10 PM	#1
luisagos Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 1,453	VeggieMag I was wondering if you guys are contemplating in making a VeggieMag ? There is no option other then the crappy cheap design of Two Little Fishies VeggieMag. They break and leak metals in the water. A company that I do not trust. I would think it would be a easy design, hoping you could fill the void we have. Just make sure the wet side slides easy. Thanks.

12/11/2014, 06:30 PM	#4
Avast Marine RC Sponsor Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Northern VA Posts: 2,446	Personally, I use a 4" long piece of black 1/2" pipe that is tied to the outside of the tank with some monofilament and rubber band my nori to it. Very simple and non obtrusive. I've considered designing a nori holder for sale in the past but have yet to come up with something that works better or is easier to use (a magnet clip is certainly not easier). __________________ Dan Don't rush art, you get bad art.

01/12/2015, 10:04 AM	#6
Avast Marine RC Sponsor Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Northern VA Posts: 2,446	OK, you have inspired us to do better........... __________________ Dan Don't rush art, you get bad art.

01/13/2015, 09:25 AM	#8
Avast Marine RC Sponsor Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Northern VA Posts: 2,446	Ha! I developed a feeding ring 6 years ago that we dubbed "The Plank" but it was never released. It was designed for auto feeders like the Ehiem. __________________ Dan Don't rush art, you get bad art.

12/10/2014, 03:14 PM	#3
Vinny Kreyling Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Miller Place, NY Posts: 7,206	If you have a magnet to clean the tank you have a" Veggie Mag".

01/10/2015, 09:55 PM	#5
ReefKeep66 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: The great state of Georgia Posts: 549	I've found clear all plastic "chip clips" about 2" long that I just wedged a suction cup to and wahlaa. It didn't leach any phosphates or such. Unfortunately I broke it by accidentally stepping on it doing some tank maintenance.

01/14/2015, 11:45 AM	#10
ctenophore RC Sponsor Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: Rockville MD Posts: 707	Ok guys, this post, plus some feeding frustrations of my own, inspired me to whip up something on our 3D printer this past weekend. It works pretty well for nori and New Era grazing blocks. I just need to get a good attachment system worked out. My tank is such that a magnet mount to the front glass isn't a good option, so I want to make something better.

02/21/2015, 08:38 PM	#12
daytonareefing Moved On Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Port Orange FL Posts: 158	Put me down for one when ready.