powerhead annoying

[wes_8_u]

I have a powerhead relying on suction caps.... but just recently, it keeps sliding down. No matter how much i clean the glass in that area and moving it back up to its original position it just keeps on sliding.

I'm wondering if there's any quickfix ideas to stop it sliding from the position i want it. Any ideas

THanks guys.

 

[Shiang]

new suction cups.its probably worn. or bettter, use a magnet.

 

[wes_8_u]

is there a way to convert it to a magnet? or does this mean that i have to get a new powerhead ?

 

[IkevinI]

you can buy a magnet mount for pretty inexpensive. They come with a bunch of different fittings for various types of pumps (i.e. seio, tunze, maxijet)

Here is a link to the product.

http://www.marinedepot.com/aquarium_powerheads_pumps_algae_free_sure_grip_holder.asp?CartId=

 

[Nano Chris]

You can buy a couple of mag floats, and glue the powerheads to them, cheaper than the magnet mount.

 

[wes_8_u]

oh ok... what sort of glue would you use... would this be safe for the health of the fish?

 

[barbra]

There is an entire thread on DIY magnetic mounts here:

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=1009035&goto=nextnewest

 

[cloak]

I just use some fishing line and tie them to a thumb tack inside the canopy.

 

[Ronny#66]

Cloak thats conservative we need you in DC.

 

[ahullsb]

haha. No we need that in California too! I think you could buy any old opposing magnets and glue one side to the back of the powerhead. I might try it this weekend so I will let you know. Superglue gel is supposed to be alright to use.

 

[kevin2000]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10147203#post10147203 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by barbra
There is an entire thread on DIY magnetic mounts here:

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=1009035&goto=nextnewest

Maybe you got your threads mixed up?

 

[wes_8_u]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10147803#post10147803 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by cloak
I just use some fishing line and tie them to a thumb tack inside the canopy.

Yeah i was thinking that... probably try that one first.. Want to avoid using chemicals for the time being Thanks Cloak.

If anyone else has more suggestions i'd be interested

 

[drummereef]

You can use super glue gel no problems, wes. We use it all the time to mount coral frags for our tanks. I prefer to use Loctite Super Glue Gel.

 

[israelnajar]

Sure grips work great!

Also you could buy some koralias they have a suction cup and magnet.

 

[wes_8_u]

ok... so most super glue stuff is ok... was a bit worried about using it... never heard of sure grips... hehe

 

[jmack]

Best solution for me was a closed loop...I got tired of maneuvering powerheads now I have the inlet/outlets at the top of the tank (barely noticeable) and a lot more flow...I love it!

 

[wes_8_u]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10153314#post10153314 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by jmack
Best solution for me was a closed loop...I got tired of maneuvering powerheads now I have the inlet/outlets at the top of the tank (barely noticeable) and a lot more flow...I love it!

hrrmmm... closed loop... i might look into that... are they expensive to set up?