tape vs saltwater

chasesng · 02-20-2006, 11:09 AM

I'm looking to attach a pair of ecoplus lunar lights to my tank. Tank is a 40g long and lit by a 48in T5.

I was thinking the simplest way is to use velcro or 2 sided tape on the underside of the light fixture. But will saltwater creep/evaporation eat away the tape quickly?

House of Laughter · 02-20-2006, 11:40 AM

"Quickly" is a relative term - maybe in a year and 1/2 (depedning on how close the evaporation is to the exposed area) -

I would use velcro and go from there.

House

**jhale** · 02-20-2006, 12:03 PM

I've used that industrial strength velcro sold at lowes and HD.

It's stuck everywhere except in the section I have the ballasts in.

Heat is not it's friend. Near the T-5's might be a problem.

herman · 02-20-2006, 04:20 PM

afix it permanently. Last thing you want is these things falling in you water. I dont think fish enoy low votage shock therapy!

**Chiefmcfuz** · 02-20-2006, 05:44 PM

What about frag glue? THat should hold it real well.

Tonyscoots84 · 02-20-2006, 06:02 PM

ummm just to be safe honestly i wouldnt use glue or the velcro... heat is and could be an issue... just looking out for you buddy... perm. screw it in or something do it up safe....

02-20-2006, 11:09 AM	#1
chasesng Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: stamford ct Posts: 182 Reefer Ratings: (3) Friends: (0)	tape vs saltwater I'm looking to attach a pair of ecoplus lunar lights to my tank. Tank is a 40g long and lit by a 48in T5. I was thinking the simplest way is to use velcro or 2 sided tape on the underside of the light fixture. But will saltwater creep/evaporation eat away the tape quickly?

02-20-2006, 11:40 AM	#2
House of Laughter www.saltwatercritters.com Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Ossining, NY Posts: 10,291 Reefer Ratings: (124) Friends: (36)	"Quickly" is a relative term - maybe in a year and 1/2 (depedning on how close the evaporation is to the exposed area) - I would use velcro and go from there. House __________________ House of Fish (914) 424-0366 www.saltwatercritters.com Serving all your saltwater critter and reef needs

02-20-2006, 12:03 PM	#3
jhale paper bags are fun! Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: G.V NYC Posts: 15,167 Reefer Ratings: (43) Friends: (32)	I've used that industrial strength velcro sold at lowes and HD. It's stuck everywhere except in the section I have the ballasts in. Heat is not it's friend. Near the T-5's might be a problem. __________________ FS: Aquamedic dosing pump, MH250 ballast, wavemaker

02-20-2006, 05:44 PM	#5
Chiefmcfuz Big Nosed Lazy Reef Dummy Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Westchester, NY Posts: 11,810 Reefer Ratings: (21) Friends: (30)	What about frag glue? THat should hold it real well. __________________ Brendan Condo For Sale Northern Westchester Click here, My reef tank 24 gallon Aquapod

02-20-2006, 06:02 PM	#6
Tonyscoots84 Soon To Be Nano KiNg ;) Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Staten Island Posts: 7,036 Reefer Ratings: (22) Friends: (0)	ummm just to be safe honestly i wouldnt use glue or the velcro... heat is and could be an issue... just looking out for you buddy... perm. screw it in or something do it up safe.... __________________ B & A Computers Got Computer Problems? We Can Fix Them! (We Come To You For What It Would Cost For You To Bring It To The Store) Stop Getting Ripped Off and Start Saving Money On Tech Services! We Are Here For All Your Computer Needs. We have have helped hundreds of people save alot of money in Manhattan,New York,Bronx,Queens,Brooklyn,Staten Island and New Jersey. (718) 689 - 0662

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