All-Plastic Mini Suction Cups That WORK!

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Crabinski
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All-Plastic Mini Suction Cups That WORK!

Post by Crabinski » Sun Nov 16, 2014 2:09 pm

I'm always looking for someway to secure artificial vines and plants to the crabitat to create climbing features other than using twist ties or zip ties and have been frustrated to death with most suction cups. When in Walmart's hardware department a few days ago (actually looking for something not crab-related :wink: ), I asked one of the associates if there were any other departments that might also have suction cups. He immediately asked what size I was looking for and, when I told him about the size of a quarter or a tad bigger, he escorted me over to the Christmas decorations section and pointed out these little gems:

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Club-Pack-of- ... s/26783613

These 1.5" suction cups do not have to be moistened to adhere and have a split top that allows the insertion of a vine or slim rope. Just squeeze the sides of the suction cup to pop that slot open.

The associate started to warn me that only the small Christmas lights would fit when I cut him off and told him what I really wanted them for. Props to this fella: he not only knew what hermit crabs were but immediately understood why these would work in a crabitat!

These were installed on Thursday and haven't dislodged yet! Woohoo!! :clap: Perhaps I shouldn't be too overly optimistic as Felix hasn't attacked them yet but they've held up to Big Enzo so I think they'll work.

Caveat: as these are seasonal items, if you think they'll work for you, grab 'em now!
PPs are Big Enzo, Charles Paris and Mr Pinch
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Re: All-Plastic Mini Suction Cups That WORK!

Post by mom23 » Sun Nov 16, 2014 4:29 pm

I use those in my tank and while I love them because of the slit to hold zip ties and vines etc they do fall off.
It's a full house now! 8 straws, 7 pp, 5 indos, 5 ruggies, 3 violas, 4 fish, 1 dog, 3 kids, 1 husband and me!

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