S Sheridanp Fishaholic Joined Jan 28, 2006 Messages 522 Reaction score 0 Apr 23, 2006 #1 How can I get the cucumbers to stay at the bottom? I tried wedging them in the sand, but I wish they would just sit.
How can I get the cucumbers to stay at the bottom? I tried wedging them in the sand, but I wish they would just sit.
D debiasir fancy goldfish rule!!! Joined Jan 6, 2005 Messages 1,198 Reaction score 0 Location Jersey, Channel Islands, UK Apr 23, 2006 #2 small plant weight is what i use
guppy_man Fish Gatherer Joined Jan 31, 2005 Messages 2,530 Reaction score 0 Location WALES Apr 23, 2006 #3 same here debiasir, i use the weights that came attached to the plants, they work fine
S snowyangel Fish Gatherer Joined Nov 7, 2003 Messages 2,636 Reaction score 3 Location just became an american *play dramatic music* Apr 23, 2006 #4 i use the lettuce/veggie clips you can buy in the fish section that have a suction cup so you can attch it to the walls of the tank or its heavy enough to make it sink.
i use the lettuce/veggie clips you can buy in the fish section that have a suction cup so you can attch it to the walls of the tank or its heavy enough to make it sink.
D delboy New Member Joined Jan 25, 2006 Messages 12 Reaction score 0 Apr 23, 2006 #5 I zap mine in the microwave for about ten seconds softens it up and it sinks!
A Arfie Fish Herder Joined Jul 20, 2004 Messages 1,046 Reaction score 0 Location The desert Apr 23, 2006 #6 Screwcumber Arfie
black angel Retired Moderator Retired Moderator ⚒️ Joined Sep 7, 2004 Messages 4,989 Reaction score 2 Location UK Apr 23, 2006 #7 I use screwcumbers
Griz Fish Herder Joined Oct 19, 2004 Messages 1,103 Reaction score 0 Location Niagara, Canada Apr 23, 2006 #8 I just place a stone on it.
T toxik Fish Fanatic Joined Mar 4, 2006 Messages 87 Reaction score 0 Location New Jersey, America Apr 23, 2006 #9 I cut a thick peice, like 1/2-3/4" and then I butterfly it and place enough stones inside it to sink.
I cut a thick peice, like 1/2-3/4" and then I butterfly it and place enough stones inside it to sink.
X xamdarb Fish Crazy Joined Aug 19, 2005 Messages 268 Reaction score 0 Location n.s Apr 23, 2006 #10 there was a topic on this last week i forget were but they used a fork and dug the fork into the substratre it was like a shishkobbob spelt that wrong
there was a topic on this last week i forget were but they used a fork and dug the fork into the substratre it was like a shishkobbob spelt that wrong
Miss Wiggle Practically perfect in every way Joined Mar 24, 2006 Messages 13,057 Reaction score 5 Location York Apr 23, 2006 #11 i use plant weights, if u haven't kept them you can probably get them at your lfs..... i got a pack for all of about 50p
i use plant weights, if u haven't kept them you can probably get them at your lfs..... i got a pack for all of about 50p
X xamdarb Fish Crazy Joined Aug 19, 2005 Messages 268 Reaction score 0 Location n.s Apr 23, 2006 #12 found it! neato
Bloo ~ I learn something new ~ ~~~~ every day ~~~~ Joined Mar 31, 2005 Messages 9,085 Reaction score 1 Location Norfolk, UK Apr 23, 2006 #13 xamdarb said: found it! neato Click to expand... That's link doesn't wrok. But I use the Screwcumbers too
xamdarb said: found it! neato Click to expand... That's link doesn't wrok. But I use the Screwcumbers too
Tolak Gun Toting Lunatic Joined Sep 30, 2003 Messages 15,059 Reaction score 9 Location Chicago Apr 23, 2006 #14 I use big stainless steel screws. I love my local hardware store.