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Gluestick
05/03/2006, 08:07 PM
I bought some super glue gel at the hardware store. I was arranging my rocks and trying to stick them together. No luck... I tried it in water and out of water. Held them together for a while to get it to hold. Nothing. What am I doing wrong?
Thanks
Valerie
Konadog
05/03/2006, 08:53 PM
Valerie, super glue won't do a good job of holding rock together, it's usually used to mount frags. You should try using a two part epoxy to glue rocks together.
Fuggles
05/03/2006, 09:05 PM
Something like this:

http://www.marinedepot.com/md_viewItem.asp?idproduct=AS4711
Aquarium Systems Hold Fast Epoxy - Marine Depot - Marine and Reef Aquarium Super Store

:)
Konadog
05/03/2006, 09:07 PM
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7300096#post7300096 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Fuggles
Something like this:

http://www.marinedepot.com/md_searchitem.asp
- Marine Depot - Marine and Reef Aquarium Super Store

:) You mean:
http://www.marinedepot.com/md_viewItem.asp?idproduct=TL1611 ;)

You can also use the stuff HomeDepot sells.
Fuggles
05/03/2006, 09:09 PM
Yeah, like that. LOL my link didn't work the first time. LOL
Fuggles
05/03/2006, 09:11 PM
What's Home Depot sell that you can use? Bondo or something?
Konadog
05/03/2006, 09:41 PM
The Home Depot stuff is made by Oatey, and is called Epoxy Putty. Plumbers putty for most people.
m3rcury
05/03/2006, 11:59 PM
if you use that stuff, will you ever be able to separate the rocks again? i ask because i'm still trying to figure out how to secure small corals i get that i may want to move later as i continue to stock my tank.
Konadog
05/04/2006, 06:39 AM
Depends on how much you use, but I have found that you can easily remove it most of the time. If you press the stuff into small holes, cracks, it makes it harder, but it can be done.
Gluestick
05/04/2006, 06:54 AM
Lol, I feel like a big newbie! Okay, thanks for the info. One more question. My husband is a plumber. He has plumber's putty - will that work? Are there certain types I should look out for? Thanks in advance.
ONEMANBAND
05/04/2006, 06:59 AM
Just make sure its safe for people. I use the HD stuff without any issues.
Konadog
05/04/2006, 07:00 AM
There are certain types that you don't want to use, I don't remember the chemical that you need to watch for. Some plumbers putty is like silly putty and stays soft, the epoxy type will harden up in minutes.
Gluestick
05/04/2006, 07:01 AM
I'm pretty sure all the stuff I've seen like that contains some sort of a warning label...
jjmcat
05/04/2006, 07:07 AM
Does anyone know the brand name of the stuff at home depot?I bet its alot cheaper then the epoxy at the lfs.
Konadog
05/04/2006, 07:35 AM
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7301717#post7301717 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by jjmcat
Does anyone know the brand name of the stuff at home depot?I bet its alot cheaper then the epoxy at the lfs.
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7300397#post7300397 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Konadog
The Home Depot stuff is made by Oatey, and is called Epoxy Putty. Yes, it's quite a bit less $$
jjmcat
08/20/2006, 05:40 PM
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kenske01
12/14/2007, 05:25 PM
I am using Aquamend from Home Depot