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Old July 10th, 2009  
sgp
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not sticking

im having problems with my heater suction cups sticking to the walls. it keeps falling down and touching the gravel, even if i move it to a different spot. i don't want to have it on if its going to fall and do some damage, but im sure not having a heater will be just as bad? any ideas on what to do for tonight at least?
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Old July 10th, 2009  
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Hello. As long as the heater isn't touching anything but the gravel, it should be fine for tonight. Just don't bury it. You can get new suction cups at your local fish store (LFS) more than likely (especially if it's a chain store).
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Old July 10th, 2009  
sgp
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so its ok if its touching the gravel or the walls? if i just put it in and hold the cord with my lid and it bumps the wall its ok? it doesn't get super hot, I've actually been able to touch it while its on. i just didn't want it reacting with the gravel or something and I'd wake up with dead fish
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Old July 10th, 2009  
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I've lost the suction cups on mine before and it just hung by the cord in the tank and didn't have any problems. I purchased new suction cups the next day.

You can leave the old suction cups on it for tonight and trap the cord with your lid and it should be fine.
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Old July 10th, 2009  
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whew, now I can go to sleep. I thought it was algae at first, because I've been having it grow, mainly on the glass and a bit on the top of my decor rocks, so i moved it to a spot that wasn't green, and it still fell. stupid cheap suction cups. oh well, an excuse to go to petsmart and buy more goodies for the fishies
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Old July 10th, 2009  
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I've learned to keep extra suction cups on hand. They sure don't seem to last too long. Sleep well!
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