Duck Tape safe?

[Taz2478]

My filter's intake stem has a crack on it so it doesnt hold the rest of the pipe. Is DT poisonous. Its an AC110, and the stores that might carry that part are closed today. I do have an eheim also so not using the ac isnt a prob. just wanted to know if DT was ok?

 

[HarleyK]

Howdy,

I would not use duct tape under water in my aquarium. Components in the adhesive can leach out. Try a temporary fix with fishing line or a white cotton thread. Maybe a rubber band. If you have teflon tape in your tool box, that is good, too!

Good luck,

HarleyK

 

[loach43]

Teflon tape!
Next time I catch myself reaching for a rubber band and a piece of mesh from an old net, I'm gonna steal that idea Harley!

 

[fishnutham]

try surgical tape the water proof kind i belive its none toxic

 

[Taz2478]

naw man, no strings or thread would work. I had already sealed it once with silicone but that came loose today while I was cleaning it so thats why I was looking for a tape solution.

I was able to find some long plastic tubing that I cut and put a filter bag over til i can get to the store tomorrow (today).

Ill remember all the sugs though for later or others.

 

[mothernature]

ew rubber bands smell funny. Are they really safe?

 

[HarleyK]

ew rubber bands smell funny. Are they really safe?

Howdy & Welome to MFK,

I'd say they're safe, since they are based on natural rubber. Not that everything natural is safe, but in this case, as a temp fix for one night, I wouldn't be too worried.

HarleyK

 

[gasser]

I have used electrical tape in a salt tank to cover a siphen tube to block light from growing algae in the tube. I never noticed any ill effects in my corals or fish.

FWIW.