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dixieee · Posted: Sun Aug 21, 2005 8:29 am Post subject: wood,,silicon??

did anyone try sticking things with silicon in the tank? i'm not planning to use it inside water, i need it to build something on the basking area. a technical question, is it good to stick small wooden pieces or is it better if i use nails? will it harm my babies? (i know they will mess with it)

btw, in the back of my mind i'm addressing someone particular but of course i need suggestions from everyone Wink

thanx buddies Smile

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Wed 10/27/2004 is the worst day..i lost my best friend Leo

so now i have a female RES, Green, and a cute stupid male YBS, Mint

5/4/2006 RIP Lemon, u were my first rescue and i'm so proud of u. will never 4get u

STRAYKINGFISHER · Posted: Sun Aug 21, 2005 10:22 am Post subject:

You can use silicone to glue stuff to the basking area, the area
needs to be clean so that the silicone can grab. I wouldn't use
nails, they can rust, I don't know if rust will have an effect on
the turtles, but I wouldn't want to find out. Very Happy

There have been some people that have created some very nice setups
using silicone, I saw one that was half land/half water that I liked,
if I find it again, I will give you the link. Very Happy

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dixieee · Posted: Mon Aug 22, 2005 4:52 am Post subject:

thanx handyman Very Happy

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Wed 10/27/2004 is the worst day..i lost my best friend Leo

so now i have a female RES, Green, and a cute stupid male YBS, Mint

5/4/2006 RIP Lemon, u were my first rescue and i'm so proud of u. will never 4get u

STRAYKINGFISHER · Posted: Mon Aug 22, 2005 9:19 am Post subject:

You're welcome Very Happy

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Bbasso · Level 3 Joined: 24 May 2004 Posts: 139

Have you thought about using this stuff?
Holdfast Epoxy Stick.
http://www.thatpetplace.com/Products/KW/epoxy/Class//T1/F15+0062+0124/EDP/1196/Itemdy00.aspx
I'll be using it on my new setup... Plain old Aquarium Sealant just does not have enough to hold things down when it comes to turtles of Medium size or bigger.

dixieee · Posted: Mon Aug 29, 2005 6:51 am Post subject:

hmm thanx but i think normal glue will work for wood. i want to use it for putting something on the basking area. i like this one though, i'll ask at petshops and stationaries for it..maybe a waterfall Very Happy

btw stray, i tried cutting them but everything got ruined Crying or Very sad

i'll get some more and stick them as they are Surprised

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Wed 10/27/2004 is the worst day..i lost my best friend Leo

so now i have a female RES, Green, and a cute stupid male YBS, Mint

5/4/2006 RIP Lemon, u were my first rescue and i'm so proud of u. will never 4get u

STRAYKINGFISHER · Posted: Mon Aug 29, 2005 10:13 am Post subject:

Oh well, I'm sure they will look good without being split too. Very Happy

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Bbasso · Level 3 Joined: 24 May 2004 Posts: 139

Your "Normal glue" might have toxins... Consider something that might not be harmful.

dixieee · Posted: Mon Aug 29, 2005 11:04 am Post subject:

i thought the glue gun was ok Question

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Wed 10/27/2004 is the worst day..i lost my best friend Leo

so now i have a female RES, Green, and a cute stupid male YBS, Mint

5/4/2006 RIP Lemon, u were my first rescue and i'm so proud of u. will never 4get u

Bbasso · Level 3 Joined: 24 May 2004 Posts: 139

dixieee · Posted: Mon Aug 29, 2005 11:54 am Post subject:

i don't and will never risk my turtles. i heard that the glue gun is ok and we had a biiiig thread about that once
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Wed 10/27/2004 is the worst day..i lost my best friend Leo

so now i have a female RES, Green, and a cute stupid male YBS, Mint

5/4/2006 RIP Lemon, u were my first rescue and i'm so proud of u. will never 4get u