alright guys, so here's the problem...
i got this 2 ft tank that has an overflow filter system. it's got 2 opening at the bottom and 2 at the top.. those at the top are not a broblem.. but those at the bottom are too big... i crafted out something which i can slot into the holes to prevent smaller fish from going in. but there are still opening around the attachments that causes me to fish out escapees from the filter compartment. so is it safe to use blue tack to patch up those holes?
will it poison the fish?
i recently started over for this tank and it holds just 6 congo Tetra... but i'd be getting smaller fish soon.
please advise. thanks
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Hi,
Not sure if it would be safe, but quite sure it would be a problem when you want to remove it in the future. I too have this problem with my 'underflow' inlet.
I solved it by getting a piece of plastic netting with holes about 2mm x 2mm. Available from hardware stores. Cut a strip of it, fold it into half and force it into the opening, because the plastic is qutie rigid, there's a tendency for it to unfold itself, hence it is holding in place quite well.
- eric
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If it is going to be permanent, why not use the kind of epoxy that can be used underwater? Think these are used frequently by the marine hobbyist.I would not trust blutac in water...
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Or try glue gun---- you insert the glue tube into this heated gun and the glue will be be come semi liquid- just seal the hole with it and when dry will be solid and will not harm the fish or plant in the tankl.
the other way is use silicon to seal it- the same type that use to join the joint for the fish tank.
think blue tac is non toxic right?
hmm well the tanks is full of water and plants now...
i don't think it's possible for the silicon or epoxy method
Originally Posted by CacaManiac
so glue gun is the best?
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The epoxy is the type that is meant to be cured under water... Ask the marine shops...
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Oh, juggling is hard work, man!...
oh and if i remember blue tac cant really stick on to anything when it contacts water
Hi,
before you consider epoxy, better think properly if it's going to be permanent thing. Another solution you can consider is to use those green scouring pads (new), cut to size, then fold it several times till it can fit snugly into the 2 openings at the bottom.
You decision, but I feel it's better to make reversible changes to your tank
- eric
how bout using plastic mesh u can find at DIy stores..
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