Can't decide....magnets or brackets for streams?

johnnstacy · 04/11/2005, 04:13 PM

I bought the rocks for the streams I have on order but for a 150g, they were a little to large for my tank. I would like your opinions on using the magnets or the brackets for the streams and the pros and cons of each. Thanks.

John

Diehl · 04/11/2005, 06:46 PM

Go with the magnets. That way you can place them any where in your tank. They are well worth the money and wait

rvitko · 04/11/2005, 07:39 PM

The magnets at present reduce the swivel angle slightly, they have come up with a new swivel arm that resolves this but they aren't out yet. The magnets should be in stock very soon, I suspect some dealers already have them in stock.

johnnstacy · 04/11/2005, 08:48 PM

I guess if I order them now, then by the time I get them from marinedepot, it will likely be the new model.

Lutefisk · 04/12/2005, 09:56 AM

I received my magnets from Marine Depot two or three weeks ago. They were only on backorder for about two weeks.

Paul

rvitko · 04/12/2005, 10:36 AM

The swivel arms come with the pump and not the magnets, the pumps should come equipped with this part in about 6 weeks.

SeanT · 04/12/2005, 11:37 AM

Go for the magnets.

johnnstacy · 04/12/2005, 03:57 PM

Well after two months, I don't dare come off the waiting list with marinedepot or I will be likely waiting another 3 months. Will the part needed for more swivel be available to retro if I receive one of the older models?

rvitko · 04/12/2005, 09:01 PM

Yes.

reefkeeper1 · 04/13/2005, 04:33 PM

Go with the magnets. They have a much cleaner look than the brackets.

04/11/2005, 04:13 PM	#1
johnnstacy Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 1,043	Can't decide....magnets or brackets for streams? I bought the rocks for the streams I have on order but for a 150g, they were a little to large for my tank. I would like your opinions on using the magnets or the brackets for the streams and the pros and cons of each. Thanks. John

04/11/2005, 06:46 PM	#2
Diehl Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Vero Beach, FL Posts: 2,443	Go with the magnets. That way you can place them any where in your tank. They are well worth the money and wait __________________ Bill " And my Wife Believed me when I said this Hobby would cost around $300" Current Tank Info: 36 gal. Corner in the begining stages

04/11/2005, 07:39 PM	#3
rvitko RC Sponsor Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Austin Texas USA Posts: 35,785	The magnets at present reduce the swivel angle slightly, they have come up with a new swivel arm that resolves this but they aren't out yet. The magnets should be in stock very soon, I suspect some dealers already have them in stock. __________________ Roger Vitko Tunze USA "He's for every one of us, stands for every one of us, he'll save every man, woman and child in a mighty Flash!" Current Tank Info: 210 gallon planted tank with Altum Angelfish

04/12/2005, 09:56 AM	#5
Lutefisk Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Oviedo, FL Posts: 1,686	I received my magnets from Marine Depot two or three weeks ago. They were only on backorder for about two weeks. Paul __________________ lu·te·fisk (lôô'tə-fĭsk') n. A traditional Scandinavian dish prepared by soaking air-dried cod in a lye solution for several weeks, a process that gives the dish its gelatinous consistency. Current Tank Info: 155 bow front plus misc other tanks.

04/12/2005, 10:36 AM	#6
rvitko RC Sponsor Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Austin Texas USA Posts: 35,785	The swivel arms come with the pump and not the magnets, the pumps should come equipped with this part in about 6 weeks. __________________ Roger Vitko Tunze USA "He's for every one of us, stands for every one of us, he'll save every man, woman and child in a mighty Flash!" Current Tank Info: 210 gallon planted tank with Altum Angelfish

04/11/2005, 08:48 PM	#4
johnnstacy Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 1,043	I guess if I order them now, then by the time I get them from marinedepot, it will likely be the new model.

04/12/2005, 11:37 AM	#7
SeanT Premium Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Wilmington, North Carolina Posts: 13,860	Go for the magnets. __________________ My tank was cool. Current Tank Info: Barebottom (the tank not me...at least not at the moment).

04/12/2005, 03:57 PM	#8
johnnstacy Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 1,043	Well after two months, I don't dare come off the waiting list with marinedepot or I will be likely waiting another 3 months. Will the part needed for more swivel be available to retro if I receive one of the older models?

04/12/2005, 09:01 PM	#9
rvitko RC Sponsor Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Austin Texas USA Posts: 35,785	Yes. __________________ Roger Vitko Tunze USA "He's for every one of us, stands for every one of us, he'll save every man, woman and child in a mighty Flash!" Current Tank Info: 210 gallon planted tank with Altum Angelfish

04/13/2005, 04:33 PM	#10
reefkeeper1 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mountain View, CA Posts: 990	Go with the magnets. They have a much cleaner look than the brackets.