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Powerhead suction cups not sticking

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by bladerunner, Apr 14, 2012.

  1. Apr 14, 2012 #1
    bladerunner des moines

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    I've had enough with these suction cups lol. So does anyone have any idea of how I could take out the suction cups and replace them with magnets. I know the "easiest" way is to just go buy new better power-heads, but that's not realistic right now.
     
  2. Apr 14, 2012 #2
    blackx-runner Cedar Rapids, IA

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    What power heads are they? I know the hydor pumps have a suction cup and magnet combination to connect the pumps. It works pretty good. I don't know if you can find something like that separate from the powerheads though.
     
  3. Apr 14, 2012 #3
    vikubz Cedar Falls

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    If you have an extra magnetic glass cleaner you can superglue the PH to it.
     
  4. Apr 14, 2012 #4
    danmgray Sioux City, IA

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    I have been using Sure Grips for almost a year because the suction cups that came with my power heads only held for a few days.  So far the Sure Grips have worked very well.  Heres a link to BRS, but quite a few places sell them online:
     
    http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/store...walls.html
     
  5. Apr 14, 2012 #5
    Tholton33

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    sure grips is your best option. unless your looking for an excuse to upgrade
     
  6. Apr 15, 2012 #6
    bladerunner des moines

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    how can I be sure the sure grips will fit my powerheads?
     
  7. Apr 15, 2012 #7
    Tholton33

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    http://www.marinedepot.com/powerheads_pumps_algae_free_sure_grip_holder-ap.html
     
  8. Apr 15, 2012 #8
    jstngates Toledo Iowa

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    I hate those suction cups they never stay.
     
  9. Apr 16, 2012 #9
    Bud West Des Moines, IA

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    This is a good time to bring up something Matt Nelsen mentioned this weekend at the DIY food, apparently a study has come out that says that rubber products in saltwater aquariums should be avoided, because they break down and release toxins into the water. Anyone who has had suction cups rot away knows this. I haven't noticed it on the Hydor Koralia power heads, but heater suction cups seem to deteriorate a lot easier. Some more than others, so I wonder if it is only a certain type of rubber.
     

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