Coral Tank from Canada (1350gal Display Tank) - split
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mr.wilson
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We tried a new material for scratch removal last week. We have been using the small (2" x 2") micromesh sanding pads for manual scratch removal on the wet side of the tank.
We decided to try the larger micromesh pads with the Magfloat cleaning magnet. The magnet has the "male" half of velcro on it, and the 5" dia. round micromesh sanding disks have the "female" counterpart.
If we use two 5" disks, we can cover the cleaning magnet with a bit of an overhang.
Since it is wet-sandpaper, it works perfectly fine underwater. The magnet attachment gives you access to areas you can't reach by hand. The velcro holds the micromesh firmly in place and an outer microfibre cloth protects the outer magnet form scratching the acrylic. There are 7 disks in the set, ranging from 1800 to 12000 grit.
We decided to try the larger micromesh pads with the Magfloat cleaning magnet. The magnet has the "male" half of velcro on it, and the 5" dia. round micromesh sanding disks have the "female" counterpart.
If we use two 5" disks, we can cover the cleaning magnet with a bit of an overhang.
Since it is wet-sandpaper, it works perfectly fine underwater. The magnet attachment gives you access to areas you can't reach by hand. The velcro holds the micromesh firmly in place and an outer microfibre cloth protects the outer magnet form scratching the acrylic. There are 7 disks in the set, ranging from 1800 to 12000 grit.
mr.wilson
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:thumbsup: nice!
how does it work for scratch removal?
how does it compare to weight lifting for burning calories?
maybe a workout video?
It still goes faster using the micromesh by hand as you can press harder, but we are going through 1" acrylic so the magnet isn't as strong.
It's still a workout for a guy in my shape. It feels like you are doing Tai Chi as you drag it back and forth.
I picked up some of these algae pads from See Clear at MACNA. I noticed Champion Lighting is carrying them as well. They work very well and don't appear to scratch the acrylic. If you move the magnet length-wise it works better, as the mesh that bunches up at the end works like a scraper.
Ruh Oh!.... 
Thanks so much for co-ordination and Peter for being such a gracious host. SO much to learn...so little time....Cheers.
Thanks so much for co-ordination and Peter for being such a gracious host. SO much to learn...so little time....Cheers.We are still going through the footage to catch double dippers
swissgaurd
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i like the magnet idea
very smart
very smart
Garfield90
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First of all, I need to congratulate you for the incredible reef you have created.
I'm about to start a +1000 gallon system, you have inspired me although I haven't posted in the thread yet.
Here goes the question,
Have you noticed any magnesium depletion after having the mangle forest? Any tips?
Thank you very much and congratulations again
I'm about to start a +1000 gallon system, you have inspired me although I haven't posted in the thread yet.
Here goes the question,
Have you noticed any magnesium depletion after having the mangle forest? Any tips?
Thank you very much and congratulations again
mr.wilson
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Our magnesium is always about 1350. We only use a calcium reactor and occasionally add sodium carbonate & bicarbonate to make up for low alk. We do not dose any magnesium supplements, so the mangroves do not appear to have much impact. Perhaps it is due to the shear volume of water, or maybe some of the magnesium uptake is reclaimed by our automated misting system?
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You might want to try this site. I used this kit when I had my tank buffed out.
http://www.sisweb.com/micromesh/craftsman_kits.htm
:thumbsup: thanks
mr.wilson
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See Clear sells the algae scrubber & outer cloth, bit not the micromesh.
I picked the pads up locally at Lee Valley Tools http://www.leevalley.com/us/wood/page.aspx?p=62146&cat=1,42500
You can also try http://www.amazon.com/MICRO-MESH-NO-HOLE-SANDING-COMBO/dp/B000H6JDDC
I picked the pads up locally at Lee Valley Tools http://www.leevalley.com/us/wood/page.aspx?p=62146&cat=1,42500
You can also try http://www.amazon.com/MICRO-MESH-NO-HOLE-SANDING-COMBO/dp/B000H6JDDC
Garfield90
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Do you know which is your reactor media and how many pounds or kg are in the reactor?? Also, which magnesium media are you guys using?
Thank you
nineball
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