rubber band in tank?

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  1. sterling

    sterling Peppermint Shrimp

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    I am wondering if it is safe to put a rubber band in the aquarium to hold some GPS to a rock?
     
    sterling, Apr 17, 2009
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  2. sostoudt

    sostoudt Giant Squid

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    yea its just a small rubber band i used to chew on them as a kid(last alot longer then gum;D)
     
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  3. steve wright

    steve wright Super Moderator

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    used them a lot myself to hold softie frags to rocks in DT


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  4. sterling

    sterling Peppermint Shrimp

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    ok well i just did it.. hope its okay
     
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  5. slocal

    slocal Doot!

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    LMAO I did too! The squeaking was entertaining :cheesy:
     
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  6. sterling

    sterling Peppermint Shrimp

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    i heard very similar noises... wasnt sure if it was the GSP crying cuz it was too tight ahaha
     
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  7. bwalker9801

    bwalker9801 Zoanthid

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    I have never had a problem with rubberbands
     
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  8. rysam

    rysam Astrea Snail

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    eventually the rubberband will fall apart, at least the dollar store mega pack kind will.
     
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  9. PackLeader

    PackLeader Giant Squid

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    If it's just GSP's just use crazy glue gel and glue them to the rock.
     
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  10. PharmrJohn

    PharmrJohn The Dude

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    Rubberbands are not problem.
     
    PharmrJohn, Apr 17, 2009
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