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Old 01/11/2008, 01:42 PM
scrmbld33 scrmbld33 is offline
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maxi jet to magfloat

what do you guys use to "glue" a maxi jet to a magfloat?
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Old 01/11/2008, 02:09 PM
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Maybe I'm missing something, but why would you do that? I would imagine aquarium silicone would work fine.
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Old 01/11/2008, 02:27 PM
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because the suction cups suck
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a left over shrimp shedding is not "a sicilian message meaning luca brasi sleeps with the fishes"
9 out of 7 times ive spent more on my tank then i'd planned too
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Old 01/11/2008, 02:31 PM
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Ah good to know. I've never used maxi jets. So do you just buy a small magfloat and dedicate it to holding the powerhead?
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Old 01/11/2008, 02:39 PM
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superglue gel works
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Old 01/11/2008, 02:57 PM
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thanks johno, im using a old magfloat to mount it too
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a left over shrimp shedding is not "a sicilian message meaning luca brasi sleeps with the fishes"
9 out of 7 times ive spent more on my tank then i'd planned too
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Old 01/11/2008, 04:18 PM
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I use weld on 16 I've made 3 of the maxi mods and this was the best way.
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Old 01/11/2008, 04:22 PM
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Quote:
Originally posted by jayreef1213
I use weld on 16 I've made 3 of the maxi mods and this was the best way.
where did you get it from?
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a left over shrimp shedding is not "a sicilian message meaning luca brasi sleeps with the fishes"
9 out of 7 times ive spent more on my tank then i'd planned too
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Old 01/11/2008, 04:32 PM
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McMaster.com has it.
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Old 01/11/2008, 04:39 PM
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any i could use at home depot?
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