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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?

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

Why do we use "My 2 cents worth" when 1 cents are not legal tender in Singapore anymore? Shouldn't it be 5 cents worth?

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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.

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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.. :)

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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.. :D

Hope these helps! :D

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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.:-)

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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? :)

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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. :P

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