Beeman
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Hey folks, what is safe for use in the aquarium for attaching live plants to wood. I am also going to suspend a branch or two of wood from the surface, probably from an uptake tube. Other than zip-ties, what do you all use?
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Some use "compounds"
Black sewing thread for me - it's so fine that you can't see it and clings so well you generally don't even need to tie it off so much as tuck the loose ends under another wrap of the thread itself. If you use cotton thread by the time it rots away the plants should be attached by their roots. Rubber bands and twisty ties work but are a bit unsightly.
Black sewing thread for me - it's so fine that you can't see it and clings so well you generally don't even need to tie it off so much as tuck the loose ends under another wrap of the thread itself. If you use cotton thread by the time it rots away the plants should be attached by their roots. Rubber bands and twisty ties work but are a bit unsightly.
jonclark96
Past CCA President
You can also use fishing line, but it won't degrade like cotton thread would.
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msjinkzd
invert junkie
I use gel super glue, can be used in the tank, or out of the tank. Its what reefers use to attach frags,s o its even invert safe.
scientist0724
Members
I used to use cotton thread, but lately I've been using SuperGlue gel and it's made my life so much easier.
Arlene
Arlene
mscichlid
Founder
+1 on the superglue gel, but black cotton thread is a good choice as well. Cut off all lose ends after you tie the knots.
Beeman
Members
I sure am glad I ask the stupid/simple questions :blush: I never would have imagined super glue! Many thanks ya'll
Shane
Members
I have used all the above suggestions to good effect as well. Lately I have taken to using the black, plastic coated twisty-ties that come on the cords on new aquarium filters and heaters. After a month or two I just undo the twist and remove the twisty-tie. It has been working very well.
-Shane
-Shane
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Better living through chemicals?
Easy as that, eh? Hope this isn't some collateral benefit from the fumes.
Easy as that, eh? Hope this isn't some collateral benefit from the fumes.
Hernandezj11
Members
When using superglue gel will it ever degrade and let the roots be attached naturally?
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minifoot77
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i don't know that it degrades but the roots will "bite" into the wood or rock eventually
Greg31
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I have found rubberbands work well. Easy to put on bit will eventually wear away.
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londonloco
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Brown cotton or super glue....
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Hawkman2000
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HAven't tried super glue. What brand/type do you use?
I have used black cotton thread, all plastic zip-ties, and fishing line. The zip ties were the easiest for me.
I have used black cotton thread, all plastic zip-ties, and fishing line. The zip ties were the easiest for me.
scientist0724
Members
Make sure you use the super glue GEL.
Arlene
Arlene
londonloco
Members
You can use both, but the gel is much easier to use and works better. As far a brand, I go with "the cheapest" I can find.
Greg31
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****, ok well then dont do rubberbands. I have never had that problem though.
hotwingz
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Ya super glue??? Im sure it works but how good is for the fish, and it doesnt seem like it would be the best for the plants either...
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londonloco
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Google it, has been used for literally years in reefs, and planted tanks. Completely safe....
