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  1. oldfishkeeper

    oldfishkeeper Giant Squid

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    Is it ok to keep a rubberband on a media bag in the tank? does it present a hazard? I lost my cloth tie to a bag so I rubberbanded it and wanted to make sure that wasn't a problem. Thanks in advance for the answer :)
     
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  2. mdbostwick

    mdbostwick Vlamingii Tang

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    I have had rubberbands in my tank for extended periods of time with no deaths, that is all i can claim as far as how safe they are. Do you have any zip ties? those are safe.
     
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  3. Vinnyboombatz

    Vinnyboombatz Giant Squid

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    Rubber bands are fine.
     
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  4. DSC reef

    DSC reef Giant Squid

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    I actually rubber band nori to live rock so the fish can graze more naturally. They don't like the clip for some reason.
     
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  5. Piano10

    Piano10 Aiptasia Anemone

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    Safe. You can also use an elastic band to wrap the nori around pvc pipe.
     
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  6. SAW39

    SAW39 Ritteri Anemone

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    I would think that a rubber band would outgas few noxious chemicals, especially if the band is not new from the store. I've used one for years to keep the grate on my pump intake tube.
     
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  7. April Hope

    April Hope Fire Shrimp

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    I sure hope so because I just banded my toad stool to a rock! He's a finicky little guy.
     
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  8. artrichter001

    artrichter001 Fire Worm

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    And BTW, There's no such thing as a silly question in this hobby... Ask away!
     
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