Rubber band in tank

[Randy]

Is it ok to have rubber band in the water for long term? I use that to tie something to the sump compartment in the tank.

thanks.

[peacemaker]

I'm not sure if it'll have any effects to your water, but why don't you use a cable tie instead? Hassle free tightening with a better grip, and it won't deform over time. Any local hardware store will sell it.

[Randy]

I'm not sure if it'll have any effects to your water, but why don't you use a cable tie instead? Hassle free tightening with a better grip, and it won't deform over time. Any local hardware store will sell it.

what abt twist tie?

[alcohologist]

what abt twist tie?

twist ties have metal in them, wouldnt advise you to use in your tank

[arcanehacker]

Rubberband will break of every few months.. I've tried before. Plastic cable tie should be better.

[Randy]

Rubberband will break of every few months.. I've tried before. Plastic cable tie should be better.

actually i still dont know what cable tie is it a pic would be preferable hee...

[markietan]

actually i still dont know what cable tie is it a pic would be preferable hee...

http://images.google.com.sg/images?q=cable...sa=N&tab=wi

[cdckjn]

I agree that cable tie is best as the material used is nylon. Nylon is more inert - less reactive to seawater compared to rubber band. The rubber elastic will degraded over time and will not provided the necessary tightening force.

http://images.google.com.sg/images?q=cable...sa=N&tab=wi

[Randy]

I agree that cable tie is best as the material used is nylon. Nylon is more inert - less reactive to seawater compared to rubber band. The rubber elastic will degraded over time and will not provided the necessary tightening force.

i seee..

[wil_lee76]

DO NOT USE metal or rubber band..as what other reefers mentioned..

metals consists of heavy materials that might affect your tank....

U can opt for plastic materials like cable ties....safer and more reliable..im using it..

Hope these helps!

[nchin]

Depending on how you intend to fasten the pieces, cable ties may be too stiff and inflexible. You may want to consider using "plastic-string", which are those "string" that are attached to the openning of plastic bags - go buy a packet of kopi from any coffee shop and you will get a free string.:-)

[Randy]

Depending on how you intend to fasten the pieces, cable ties may be too stiff and inflexible. You may want to consider using "plastic-string", which are those "string" that are attached to the openning of plastic bags - go buy a packet of kopi from any coffee shop and you will get a free string.:-)

so that is bio safe?

[nchin]

so that is bio safe?

In my opinion, it should be safe because those plastics bags are used to serve drinks in Singapore and I believe they should be food grade materials. I have used them in my tank without problem. I also used them for my garden plants, also no problem. It also helps in re-cycling waste - you are going to throw them away after your drinks, right?. Use them at your own risks, I can't "pow-chiak" for you.