Aluminum Stands?
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it's the magnetic field that throws them off, not just iron specifically. But yea, aluminum would solve that.
Thing is I'm always a little confused by this one is what about the actual magnets. Most powerheads and pumps are run off magnets, why doesn't that throw them off? What about the mag-float cleaners?
Thing is I'm always a little confused by this one is what about the actual magnets. Most powerheads and pumps are run off magnets, why doesn't that throw them off? What about the mag-float cleaners?
Ok let me go ahead and nip this in the bud. I've got a steel stand, magnets and power heads. None of the above affect any of the sharks I have nor the stingrays. They have been there over 2 years in this setup. It is possible that the more active ORV sharks are more sensitive to these things, but for those of us in the non-commercial side, the cost of building an aluminum stand with the same strength of steel would be way to cost prohibitive.
I do highly recommend a grounding probe because stray electrical current into your water column would be alot more likely and deadly.
I do highly recommend a grounding probe because stray electrical current into your water column would be alot more likely and deadly.
+1 on the grounding probe.
I'd say as long as the iron isn't in direct contact the water, you'd be fine. I too have a large cleaning magnetic scrubber and a power head, no issues so far.
I'd say as long as the iron isn't in direct contact the water, you'd be fine. I too have a large cleaning magnetic scrubber and a power head, no issues so far.
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