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12/30/2006, 12:27 PM
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Moved On
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Clovis, New Mexico
Posts: 119
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Powerhead keeps falling off glass what do i do?
Well i got up this morning and my powerhead just does not stick to the glass it just keeps on falling what can i do to keep it from falling? When i saw my tank this morning it looked like I just put new sand in it. lol. I am so mad my tank is all cloudy now. Well Thanks for the help! Later.
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12/30/2006, 12:29 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Owasso, Oklahoma
Posts: 990
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Glue a magnet to it. For now clean the suction cups with vinegar and a toothbrush and clean the glass really good with a scraper.
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12/30/2006, 12:47 PM
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Low maintenance first
Join Date: Apr 2004
Posts: 2,790
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You can DIY your own contraption and hang it to the tank rim.
If you are using magnet be really careful to get a quality one. I used to leave an el cheapo in the tank that leaks over time, causing the saltwater to reach the magnet and turn the magnet into a piece of rusty cr@p. Yes the rust water leaches into my tank. But fortunately no harm was done. |
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12/30/2006, 12:51 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Columbus, OH
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Magnet holders are the best. Very good investment for every tank.
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12/30/2006, 12:51 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Stoneville, NC
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theres a DIY article in this months RK mag. http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2006-12/diy/index.php its pretty much how i made mine.
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12/30/2006, 12:52 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Indianapolis, IN
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Buy the expensive magnets. Never fail and never need to buy again.
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12/30/2006, 12:59 PM
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Moved On
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Clovis, New Mexico
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Hey thanks for all the info guy! its a real help
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12/31/2006, 08:49 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Southern Ohio
Posts: 497
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the ones from the RC sponsor Algaefree work great!
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Jim What are "days off" and why do I never get one??????? Current Tank Info: 6800ish gallons or so combined |
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12/31/2006, 09:01 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Alabama
Posts: 2,912
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You can also "tie" the cord to a part of the stand, so that it doesn't go too far no matter what.
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