Habitat - Indoor :: Suction Cup Help?

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Post Posted: Fri Jul 15, 2011 11:09 am   Suction Cup Help?

I've always had trouble getting suction cups to stay attached above and below water...any hints and tricks I might be able to use?
55 Gal(US) tank,
One Female Red Eared Slider
Name: Brixie
Bought on February 6th, 2011
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Post Posted: Fri Jul 15, 2011 12:43 pm   Re: Suction Cup Help?

I think it depends on the actual suction cup. I couldn't get the dock to stay (my goodness..that was like 10 years ago.. my turtles are too big for that little thing now!). I bought a pack of 10 at the dollar store and they are the best ones I have seen!
1 Standard Poodle- Tegan
1 Ferret- Xander
2 RES- Raina and Sylvie
1 Betta- Lizardman
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Post Posted: Fri Jul 15, 2011 10:11 pm   Re: Suction Cup Help?

Make sure you clean them - they have a tendency to have slime build up. The stiffer ones also seem to lose their shape (and effectiveness) more often.
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Post Posted: Fri Jul 15, 2011 11:56 pm   Re: Suction Cup Help?

For your heater they sell magnets to hold it.

http://www.fosterandsmithaquatics.com/p ... atid=19711
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Post Posted: Sun Jul 17, 2011 4:16 am   Re: Suction Cup Help?

Ok, should I clean the place where they stay well too?
55 Gal(US) tank,
One Female Red Eared Slider
Name: Brixie
Bought on February 6th, 2011
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Post Posted: Sun Jul 17, 2011 5:03 am   Re: Suction Cup Help?

Yes, try to keep it as clean as possible.
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