Sam's Oceanic 120 - DIY solutions

[rmorris_14]

Hey! So this morning I was trying to find a little magnetic frag shelf. But I couldn't find anything that would work well with my frags. I don't have a lot of frag plugs. Most of my stuff is either attached to a flat disk or rock rubble. Any magnetic frag shelf I found ,was just the standard plug kind with a flat shelf. I'd really like to be able to find a small magnetic shelf that has a lip around the edge of it, so my snails and hermits cant knock the frags that are mounted to disks and rock rubble, off the shelf. Maybe a better way to describe it would be a very shallow basket??? Holes in the bottom of the shelf/basket would still be good for water flow and if someone wanted to use it with frag plugs. Just throwing out an idea if you want a new 3D printing design project. I wasn't able to find anything to purchase like what I am looking for. Maybe because Im the only one that would want something like this LOL

 

[tbrown]

Hey! So this morning I was trying to find a little magnetic frag shelf. But I couldn't find anything that would work well with my frags. I don't have a lot of frag plugs. Most of my stuff is either attached to a flat disk or rock rubble. Any magnetic frag shelf I found ,was just the standard plug kind with a flat shelf. I'd really like to be able to find a small magnetic shelf that has a lip around the edge of it, so my snails and hermits cant knock the frags that are mounted to disks and rock rubble, off the shelf. Maybe a better way to describe it would be a very shallow basket??? Holes in the bottom of the shelf/basket would still be good for water flow and if someone wanted to use it with frag plugs. Just throwing out an idea if you want a new 3D printing design project. I wasn't able to find anything to purchase like what I am looking for. Maybe because Im the only one that would want something like this LOL

I think that's a great idea! My stupid Lawnmower Blenny likes to "investigate" frag plugs and frequently knocks them off the shelf or rock work. I think he does it on purpose. I also see him carrying small pieces of rock rubble around like a dog with his ball occasionally. Maybe he thinks he's an Engineer Goby...

 

[Mschmidt]

Hey! So this morning I was trying to find a little magnetic frag shelf. But I couldn't find anything that would work well with my frags. I don't have a lot of frag plugs. Most of my stuff is either attached to a flat disk or rock rubble. Any magnetic frag shelf I found ,was just the standard plug kind with a flat shelf. I'd really like to be able to find a small magnetic shelf that has a lip around the edge of it, so my snails and hermits cant knock the frags that are mounted to disks and rock rubble, off the shelf. Maybe a better way to describe it would be a very shallow basket??? Holes in the bottom of the shelf/basket would still be good for water flow and if someone wanted to use it with frag plugs. Just throwing out an idea if you want a new 3D printing design project. I wasn't able to find anything to purchase like what I am looking for. Maybe because Im the only one that would want something like this LOL

I think that's a great idea! My stupid Lawnmower Blenny likes to "investigate" frag plugs and frequently knocks them off the shelf or rock work. I think he does it on purpose. I also see him carrying small pieces of rock rubble around like a dog with his ball occasionally. Maybe he thinks he's an Engineer Goby...

Something like this?

magnet frag rack by spamozoide

The rack is held by two magnets.Use old magnets.works also with frag plugsuse PETGno PLA

www.thingiverse.com

 

[rmorris_14]

Something like this?

magnet frag rack by spamozoide

The rack is held by two magnets.Use old magnets.works also with frag plugsuse PETGno PLA

www.thingiverse.com

YES!!! however I would personally want one that doesn't stick out so much (less depth) so it can squeeze into my nano tanks

 

[Projects with Sam]

Something like this?

magnet frag rack by spamozoide

The rack is held by two magnets.Use old magnets.works also with frag plugsuse PETGno PLA

www.thingiverse.com

That's a good one. plus it allows you to use your own magnets.

 

[rmorris_14]

Like probably half the depth

 

[Projects with Sam]

YES!!! however I would personally want one that doesn't stick out so much (less depth) so it can squeeze into my nano tanks

Give me some dimensions; I'll put one together. PM me your mailing address. Printing is free if you pay shipping and beta-test the first one and tell me what you think. Also get some good photos for https://ParlAquatics.com.

height too. and what magnet you want to use with it

 

[Mschmidt]

YES!!! however I would personally want one that doesn't stick out so much (less depth) so it can squeeze into my nano tanks

That should be easy enough for Sam to change.

 

[Mschmidt]

That's a good one. plus it allows you to use your own magnets.

Just made one last night. took forever though. now I need more magnets. I never seem to have enough of those. I may try suction cups instead though.

 

[rmorris_14]

Give me some dimensions; I'll put one together. PM me your mailing address. Printing is free if you pay shipping and beta-test the first one and tell me what you think. Also get some good photos for https://ParlAquatics.com.

height too. and what magnet you want to use with it

Sweet!!! I'll take some measurements tonight!!! and shoot you a PM once I have all the info!
This was fun! HAHA

 

[Projects with Sam]

I cant tell you how much I've spent trying to find decent magnets at reasonable prices. I'm a fan of suction cups...

 

[tbrown]

I cant tell you how much I've spent trying to find decent magnets at reasonable prices. I'm a fan of suction cups...

I've had too many suction cups fail. I'm a fan of magnets (but a magnet is what crashed the 75 so....)

 

[rmorris_14]

I've had too many suction cups fail. I'm a fan of magnets (but a magnet is what crashed the 75 so....)

yeah... this is now sending me down a worm hole of trying to find a magnet I would trust. Epoxy vs plastic coating etc....my head is spinning
I came across these

Neodymium Epoxy Coated Disc Magnet sealed in Reef safe Silicone and PETG | eBay

We do this to have a quality product that stands up against the harsh conditions of Saltwater and UV Lighting. Our magnets are coated to resist salt water, then sealed again with our own custom PETG casing for even more protection.

www.ebay.com

But I'm not trying to pay that much for a a single magnet plus their shipping. Any suction cups I have in my tank start failing quickly.

 

[rmorris_14]

I've had too many suction cups fail. I'm a fan of magnets (but a magnet is what crashed the 75 so....)

I guess if you got the 3D printer you were considering, you could design and make your own magnet protectors they are selling. Here is the video describing them. Sounds like they 3D print the two pieces to encase the magnet and then seal it with waterproof silicone.

 

[tbrown]

I guess if you got the 3D printer you were considering, you could design and make your own magnet protectors they are selling. Here is the video describing them. Sounds like they 3D print the two pieces to encase the magnet and then seal it with waterproof silicone.

That's more or less what I was considering. Thanks!

 

[Mschmidt]

yeah... this is now sending me down a worm hole of trying to find a magnet I would trust. Epoxy vs plastic coating etc....my head is spinning
I came across these

Neodymium Epoxy Coated Disc Magnet sealed in Reef safe Silicone and PETG | eBay

We do this to have a quality product that stands up against the harsh conditions of Saltwater and UV Lighting. Our magnets are coated to resist salt water, then sealed again with our own custom PETG casing for even more protection.

www.ebay.com

But I'm not trying to pay that much for a a single magnet plus their shipping. Any suction cups I have in my tank start failing quickly.

I've been using these with no short-term side effects.

Master Magnet Assorted Color Disc Magnet (4-Pack) 96834 - The Home Depot

The MASTER MAGNETICS Colorful magnets feature powerful ceramic disc magnets encased in a brightly colored vinyl. Use to post important memos, photos, charts and drawings. Perfect for your home, office,

www.homedepot.com

 

[tbrown]

These come epoxy coated but....

https://a.co/d/6SkcoM7

They're skinnier and wider than what Aquarocks uses on their frag racks. Mine from them has 2 magnets approximately 20mm by maybe 6mm? Half inch glass and it's holding the rack.

 

[Projects with Sam]

how are you sealing your print? the prints are water soluble so encasing a magnet in PLA /PETG doesn't help.

You can put a pause in your gcode so when the printer gets to a certain spot it waits for you to put the magnets into the holes then you hit continue and the printer finishes the job.

 

[Projects with Sam]

hmm I tried similar from the home depot and they weren't strong enough. dang now im on it... Trying to finish shed before all day rain tomorrow:

 

[tbrown]

how are you sealing your print? the prints are water soluble so encasing a magnet in PLA /PETG doesn't help.

You can put a pause in your gcode so when the printer gets to a certain spot it waits for you to put the magnets into the holes then you hit continue and the printer finishes the job.

Like @rmorris_14 said, I'd consider using an aquarium safe silicone sealant or even gel super glue, although the super glue might not be water tight either.