kiwipete Posted June 26, 2009 Report Share Posted June 26, 2009 I would suggest bolting a piece of slate onto the bottom to help it sink permanently. This is a great idea, I like it. Cover the slate with your media and it will be a nice and permanent set-up in your tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JazzyJeff Posted June 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2009 This is a great idea, I like it. Cover the slate with your media and it will be a nice and permanent set-up in your tank. Yes I like that idea! I will give it a couple more days with the sinkers but if that doesn't pan out will do that. Want to get me fish in there soon! :roll: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted June 27, 2009 Report Share Posted June 27, 2009 About time I got around to commenting on this one, I have a couple pieces of wood that I've aquakneadited to some flat rocks. I didn't do it to keep them from floating, in my case it was more because they were basically long sticks and I wanted them to stay upright reaching from the bottom to the top of the tank. Stupid fish constantly knock them over otherwise. But, it seems to be working well, and the same thing would work for sinking pieces of driftwood. I actually suspect aquakneaditing dry wood would work better than wet like I did it. Wet is more flexible and squishy so doesn't get held in place as tightly by the kneadit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JazzyJeff Posted June 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2009 About time I got around to commenting on this one, I have a couple pieces of wood that I've aquakneadited to some flat rocks. I didn't do it to keep them from floating, in my case it was more because they were basically long sticks and I wanted them to stay upright reaching from the bottom to the top of the tank. Stupid fish constantly knock them over otherwise. But, it seems to be working well, and the same thing would work for sinking pieces of driftwood. I actually suspect aquakneaditing dry wood would work better than wet like I did it. Wet is more flexible and squishy so doesn't get held in place as tightly by the kneadit. huh? aquakneaditing? I have not come across this term - Is this something I can do myself? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted June 27, 2009 Report Share Posted June 27, 2009 huh? aquakneaditing? I have not come across this term - Is this something I can do myself? As long as you have money to buy aquakneadit and have opposable thumbs in order knead it, then you can most likely do it yourself. It's a clay like 2 part epoxy, mitre 10 usually has it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JazzyJeff Posted June 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2009 As long as you have money to buy aquakneadit and have opposable thumbs in order knead it, then you can most likely do it yourself. It's a clay like 2 part epoxy, mitre 10 usually has it. Right O - thanks for that, might have to look into that! I do want it to stand up quite tall so safety of the fish may be a factor I need to consider. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandysme Posted June 28, 2009 Report Share Posted June 28, 2009 drill holes in the underside, big enough to put a couple of fishing lead sinkers in... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JazzyJeff Posted June 29, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2009 :bounce: GOOD NEWS! The full bath tub and sinkers seem to be doing the trick! my pesky driftwood appears to be loosing its bouancy! Yaye!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BikBok Posted June 29, 2009 Report Share Posted June 29, 2009 that's great .. when are the fishies going in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JazzyJeff Posted June 29, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2009 that's great .. when are the fishies going in? hmmmmm... water very murky - not keen to throw them in just yet. It has a cloudy white haze that I 'm not sure how to get rid of Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alienara Posted June 29, 2009 Report Share Posted June 29, 2009 hmmmmm... water very murky - not keen to throw them in just yet. It has a cloudy white haze that I 'm not sure how to get rid of If its not tannin then the water prolly needs to set. Have you been cycling the water? Probably would be good to cycle the water with the driftwood in it to prepare it for the fishes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JazzyJeff Posted June 30, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2009 If its not tannin then the water prolly needs to set. Have you been cycling the water? Probably would be good to cycle the water with the driftwood in it to prepare it for the fishes? Cycling? Yes - canister filter all set up & going - putting food in each day - there is one skunk loach in there and I will be adding a JBL filter start this evening. I am hoping that is enuff to clear the haze. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BikBok Posted June 30, 2009 Report Share Posted June 30, 2009 Cycling? Yes - canister filter all set up & going - putting food in each day - there is one skunk loach in there and I will be adding a JBL filter start this evening. I am hoping that is enuff to clear the haze. so that's what you did with the naughty loach! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JazzyJeff Posted June 30, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2009 so that's what you did with the naughty loach! Yup! That learn him! Guppy tails are not dinner! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s3xtcy Posted May 9, 2010 Report Share Posted May 9, 2010 I had this problem, before my tank felt like exploding, and I overcame the problem with suctioncups! I went to the supermarket and bought a 4pack of hooks with suctioncups, a piece of fishing line run through a small hole drilled into the wood / staplenail / screw into the wood etc, and booyah! i was forever mucking around with weights etc and it always seemed to move around or be a little heavier than i wanted. The suction cups saved the day!! just thought id throw it in there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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