Advice needed: Marineland Maxi-jet 400 installation

[JayQueue]

Hi everyone,
Yesterday I replaced an older Koralia Nano powerhead with a Maxi-jet 400. Unlike the Koralia, the Maxi-jet uses suction cups to attach the unit to the glass. But, the suction cups keep releasing and the pump keeps falling down. I do also have a Hydro Water Deflector on that pump.

Has anyone else had this kind of problem? How did you resolve it?

I don't really want to glue the pump to the aquarium glass, but I don't know what else to try. The hanging hook option that comes in the box doesn't get the pump low enough into the tank.

Thanks in advance for your help!
Jacquie

 

[saltyfilmfolks]

scrub and scrape the heck out of the spot where the cups go in the tank. then use spit on the cups before you install them. no really!:)

 

[JayQueue]

Thanks Saltyfilmfolks! I didn't try the spit! I will try that right after I finish my drink, there are 3 suction cups after all. :)

 

[JayQueue]

scrub and scrape the heck out of the spot where the cups go in the tank. then use spit on the cups before you install them. no really!:)

Well, last night I thought the scrubbing and spit had worked, nut this morning the pump was back on the tank floor.

 

[vic67]

I've used these in the past:
http://www.algaefree.com/content/6-sure-grip-manufacturer-s-recommendations

Unfortunately they're not cheaper but the magnets are strong.

 

[saltyfilmfolks]

Well, last night I thought the scrubbing and spit had worked, nut this morning the pump was back on the tank floor.

Dang. Plan B then.
zip tie glue etc, the koralia magnet cups to the mj.
I poked a hole and fed the zip tie through the rubber.

Yes, we have gone from spit, to bailing wire.

 

[JayQueue]

Bailing wire is almost as versatile as duct tape! On to plan B. Thanks!