West Mariculture Posted June 6, 2016 Share Posted June 6, 2016 Changing Tide is gracious enough to do a field test on some new Bonsai Reef magnetic frag racks. There are four on display right now. If you get a chance, please stop in and take a look. I would like some feedback and/or suggestions. They will be on display (not for sale) for at least the next week. If you're interested in one of them, let them know and you'll be on the list. Thanks for any feedback. Who knows, maybe it'll motivate me to provide a donation of a Bonsai Reef magnetic for the next meeting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saltykid96 Posted June 6, 2016 Share Posted June 6, 2016 Those look very cool on the sides of the tank. Count me in once my tank is ready! Sent from my SM-G935V using Tapatalk West Mariculture 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muttley000 Posted June 6, 2016 Share Posted June 6, 2016 Those look super! Is pricing worked out yet? West Mariculture 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Mariculture Posted June 6, 2016 Author Share Posted June 6, 2016 Muttley000, sorta. I have a ballpark, but not nailed down. Since these are the first ones, I spent quite a bit of time getting the process right. For example: 1. The inside part is epoxy. It has a thin silicone layer against the glass to protect the glass/acrylic and to make it stick better. I found that the biggest challenge with magnetics is to keep it from sliding down. The silicone helps keep it in place. 2. The outside part has a layer of teflon tape to make it easier to move the magnet on/off, as well as protect the glass/acrylic from scratching. As with everything I do, I add some engineering to the process to "fix" issues that I see. I'll be making more over the next week using these processes. I should have a better handle on the time it takes, which will help with pricing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmartinsnyder83 Posted June 6, 2016 Share Posted June 6, 2016 Those are really cool West Mariculture 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Mariculture Posted June 6, 2016 Author Share Posted June 6, 2016 BTW, I tested these using a 3 lb. weight on a shelf. They didn't move. I can't imagine how many frags/corals it would take to equal that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crimsonvice Posted June 6, 2016 Share Posted June 6, 2016 They look good. I would probably be in for one. Sent from my SM-N920V using Tapatalk West Mariculture 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse Posted June 6, 2016 Share Posted June 6, 2016 Looking great as always Paul. West Mariculture 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myreef55 Posted June 6, 2016 Share Posted June 6, 2016 Nice work! Looks like cool product West Mariculture 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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