Need to know the best adhesive for holding air stones to the bottom of plastic Res.

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TreeOfLiberty

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• Jun 29, 2010

• #1

I've used water proof silicone caulking, it floated to the top, I've used PVC cement, it floated to the top and melted some of the plastic on the air stone too. I'm trying to make my first DWC out of a 10 gallon Sterilite tote. Whats the best stuff for holding an air stone down, my air stones look just like this>

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Aqua-Culture-Bubble-Aquarium-Stone-1-ct/10532630

 

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mutefruit

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• Jun 29, 2010

• #2

TreeOfLiberty said:

I've used water proof silicone caulking, it floated to the top, I've used PVC cement, it floated to the top and melted some of the plastic on the air stone too. I'm trying to make my first DWC out of a 10 gallon Sterilite tote. Whats the best stuff for holding an air stone down, my air stones look just like this>

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Aqua-Culture-Bubble-Aquarium-Stone-1-ct/10532630

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http://www.loctiteproducts.com/p/cntct_putty/overview/Loctite-Fun-Tak-Mounting-Putty.htm (can be found at walmart)
this is what I use its water proof and does not effect the plants but the air stones through a T shaped pvp bracket (40 cents) then tak it to the bottom

 

dam612

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• Jun 29, 2010

• #3

suction cups usually work in my fish tank idk y this would be diff

 

nostopin

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• Jun 29, 2010

• #4

get some fishing line and tie it to something heavy. rock, coffee mug etc.

 

dadio161

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• Jun 29, 2010

• #5

I just bought bigger air stones with some weight. Man size. LOL