Eheim aquarium pump tube clamp

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I designed a simple tube clamp to replace the suction cups that come with the setup. I made the clamp removable so you can easily access the tubes if needed. The clamp fits securely onto the glass using "Tesa PowerStrips". This seems to be holding well so far. The tube diameter is 17 mm, and the holes are designed to fit snugly at 17.2 mm for a secure connection. I wanted to replace the suction cups because they tend to deteriorate after being underwater for just six months. Two turtles in my aquarium kept pushing the tubes away, causing the intakes to rise above the water level. Now that the clamp is in place, the tubes should stay put for a longer period of time.