Twist Tie in Aquarium?

[JtheFishMan]

I just bought a power head, but it’s a little too big for my liking in the tank. I just something that will aeorate my water, and I was considering putting an air Stone in my saltwater tank, and tying it around my heater so it doesn’t just float everywhere. Does anyone know it a twist tie (the thing that you tie a loaf of bread with) release any toxins in a water if kept in there for prolong periods of time? I want some answers before I do it.

And does anyone have an alternate solution to tying something in aquarium that doesn’t release toxins?

 

[jordan10]

They got some type metal in them so it would rust. U couldn't put the line under a rock or rubber band it to a rock.

 

[Jedi1199]

Twist ties will rust. A plastic zip tie is a better option. What type of powerhead do you have? The Aquaclear ones that are made for undergravel filters, have a venturi setup that draws air into the tank without needing an external air pump. I personally dislike air pumps as they are notoriously loud and generally fail after a few months, which can cause backflow of water from the tank.

 

[JosephM]

They’ll definitely rust and leach metals into the water. I’d go for a rubber band like stated above or a zip tie

 

[JtheFishMan]

Ok, thank you. I will stick with a small Rubberband.