Magnets?

[MizTanks]

Do magnets have to be covered in order to be reef safe?
I've got some magnet strips I want to use on a small feeding dish but they're not coated/covered with anything.

[demonclownfish]

im pretty sure theyd leach something into the water, dont know what but it seems likely

[MizTanks]

I won't thanks :)

[binford4000]

do NOT use them if they are not fully covered/sealed.

True that ! Uncovered magnets will rust and create all kinds of problems !

[RedfordReefer]

I used Neodymium disc magnets that were epoxy coated for 6 months with no issues at all. I got them from gaussboys.

[Flynnstone]

i just purchased some Tunze pumps that have exposed magnets. the papers sent with them said they were fine to use in the tank without being coated. i would not recomend any magnets myself though.

[MizTanks]

I'll find something useful around here somewheres :)

[binford4000]

I'll find something useful around here somewheres :)

Home Depot sells magnets that are fully incased in plastic. FYI. :oldman:

[Flynnstone]

Home Depot sells magnets that are fully incased in plastic. FYI. :oldman:

that is awesome. i didnt know they sold them like that!!!!!

lol, i just caught your first name Old Man... :oldman:

[jimsflies]

Are the ones at homedepot rare earth magnets or of the normal variety?