Updated pics

[jnarowe]

Yeah? Cool. I have a scratch kit and it works well. I just ordered the coraline pads and some algae socks to see how those work too.

When you get the kit, you will crap because it's such a simple idea. But to be honest, I have never found some of the finer grit sandpapers to make my own.

 

[cbui2]

your display looks awesome reefkeeper2,
J so all you have to do is attached the scratch kit to your previous magnet cleaner? will it work on magnavore 10

 

[reefkeeper2]

I'm hoping so. I can't see why it won't. I will post how it works when I get it sometime next week.

 

[jnarowe]

Bart, I am sure it will work with just about any magnet system, although the pads are a bit thicker than the usual algae pads. It's really just thick pads with sandpaper glued to it, but before you try to make it yourself, I suggest buying one. I have access to all sorts of suppliers and have never been able to find sandpaper that fine.

 

[reefkeeper2]

I just got my scratch kit from Mighty Magnets and I'm more than just a bit disappointed. I bought the 5x8 pads. Here's one of the pads I got.

Save your money folks. Two or three small strips of micro mesh glued to a filter pad. Going to call and see if I can get my money back.

 

[jnarowe]

I sort of thought the same thing when I first got mine but I bought it just to check out what it was. Then I tried to find that same paper but couldn't. Not even from micro mesh. The finest in my kit is 12,000. Can you find that paper?

You bought too large of a size IMO. I would cut that in half myself. But there should be about 8 - 10 different grits. I have been happy with mine but I agree that the price is a little steep. The thing is, it is more about the labor and material availability.

I did just find the 12000 on their site and they want $12 for one sheet. The Micro Mesh site is very difficult to use.

 

[reefkeeper2]

The micro mesh kit I have has paper with grit that fine. I really feel ripped off by this. At least if the grit paper went to the edges of the pad! This won't go to the edges of my tank. I suppose I could take the micro mesh that I have and glue it to their pads and I would have what I was looking for. I can't decide whether to send it all back or try improvising. There is only 12 square inches of sanding surface on a 37.5 square inch pad.

 

[jnarowe]

yeah, so that is true AND a little strange, but based on the prices for the paper, it's probably the only way Mighty Magnets could make a profit. I cut my pads down to size.

Had Sherman over last night and showed him how the coraline scraper pad works. I think that is a dream come true. I guess the real issue is the cost of the micro mesh paper. The 12000 in a 6" x 25' roll costs over $100.

I knew it was going to be an issue when I bought it, but I wanted to see how they made it so I could DIY it myself, but then trying to source the paper became a problem.

 

[reefkeeper2]

I just called them and got an explanation. Evidently the grit paper will adhere to the acylic if there is too much surface area on it and make it impossible to move the magnet. The lower the grit, the more difficult it becomes. That is why there is less and less grit paper on the pads.
After testing them out I found this to be true. I think then however the product is over priced considering the amount of grit paper you actually get. It does however work, so I will not complain further.
Here you can get 6x12 sheets of the paper your looking for but it comes with a kit. I am sure you could call and inquire. A 25 foot roll is a bit much

 

[jnarowe]

But that kit is $86. You do get a lot more paper than in the Mighty Magnets kit, but then you would have to deal with cutting and gluing it to pads.

I don't like buying kits either because often I don't use half the grits. I am sure one of us will find the most financially efficient way to do this! But if you only use the 12000 then the roll might make sense. They also discuss that their super algae socks help buff the glass... I'll be trying that out this weekend.

 

[paulthomas]

Hey, can I get a look at this tank sometime? I can swing by with my decent camera and take crappy pics if you like? LMK.

- P@#!

 

[reefkeeper2]

About time you showed up!

 

[paulthomas]

Yeah P, I'm a paying member too!

Hey, after seeing your tank and another member's tank, I decided to be irresponsible and take the plunge into a 225 Starphire tank yesterday.

 

[reefkeeper2]

Good man! Welcome to the big tank club.

 

[paulthomas]

Well it's not here yet. But I'm honored just the same. Now all I need is one of those DialySeas (sp?). How bout you give me yours for my birthday?

 

[reefkeeper2]

I think I already promised it to Joe Scavo (scavdog) the last time he was here. Besides, you wouldn't want my old one when the new models have so many more toys on them.

 

[paulthomas]

Oh, so they came down in price too?

 

[SSpiro]

Wow...AMAZING..

 

[ziyaadb]

FANTASTIC man, if i ever hit the jackpot will strive for a tank like yours

 

[reefkeeper2]

Thanks! I appreciate it. When you get compliments from your peers, you really know you have accomplished something.