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Double sided Velcro for cable mgmt it's reusable and simple to rework if needed. If you don't want to/can't use screws, use the 3m line of products to hang your cabling.
If there is a way to prevent it from getting sucked in like using a prefilter type foam or mesh or pantyhose, I would do that. I would not turn off the power heads if possible.
When I uncovered my tank I saw my RBTA next to my return then realized it had split and I now have 2.
I covered mine and had my BP reactor off. But that's how I did it, it's not to say how you should do yours. After the 3 days I did a big water change for safe measure.
When this happened to me I started a second siphon from the DT to the sump where it dumped into a filter sock to help the skimmer export it. I changed the socks and sump as needed multiple times per day. As quickly as it came it was gone and the tank was crystal clear again. I also covered the...
For white vinyl I would go to boundary fence in queens NY. They are manufacturers and can make anything you want and the quality is by far superior to Box Stores&'priced better