marine safe epoxy

ika · 11/16/2006, 06:24 PM

Does anyone know of another brand of epoxy, like Mr. Sticky http://www.drsfostersmith.com/produc...c=1&N=0&Nty=1, that maybe purchased at like a Home Depot or Lowes?

six.line · 11/16/2006, 08:51 PM

Yes there is. At home depot it's called Aquamend. I use it prodigiously, not a single problem. I know of several local reefers who use it. It's not the best to hold large amounts of weight, so I wouldn't anchor big rocks with it, but it's great to make a cave out of small rocks, or use it to affix coral to rock.

Aquamend. It comes as a stick, and the outer part is green. Can't miss it.

Fish'InMN · 11/16/2006, 10:57 PM

Completely agree on all respects except one: You may want to buy out their on-shelf stock, as you'll end up using a whole tube before you know it. A few little pieces on those frags that are always getting tipped over, that wobbly rock on the right, etc... I always tend to walk out of their, no matter what else I'm buying, with a stick or two.

Keelay · 11/17/2006, 12:46 AM

I have used it too. It's tricky to get used to, but works nicely once you get the hang of it. Bought mine at lowes

SDguy · 11/17/2006, 07:58 AM

Use it in combination with super glue gel. After kneading the epoxy, add super glue gel to the sides that will stick to whatever you are gluing. Holds even better.

hth

ika · 11/17/2006, 11:28 AM

Thanks for the replys. Yep I've used Aquamend.

Actually, I'm not using epoxy to attach frags to rock. I have a current usa dual stage chiller. The fitting for the heater keeps leaking. I tried teflon tape & silicone. So it's either the epoxy or PVC glue next. I will place a heater in the sump. Water will find it way thru the fitting. I now know I should have gone with a single stage chiller. The chiller is not in warranty.

SDguy · 11/17/2006, 02:30 PM

Ah, I see. Have you considered Marine Goop...built an entire DIY 5 foot skimmer with the stuff...many less than tight fittings.

Crit21 · 11/17/2006, 02:36 PM

Aquamend will cure even underwater. I hear Wal_Mart sells a similar product that's less expensive.

markymarklar · 11/17/2006, 03:28 PM

just recently had to find some reef safe epoxy myself. found some stuff at home depot called pc-plumbing so i contacted them to see if would be safe to use and they suggested using their product called PC-11.

http://www.pcepoxy.com/pastepoxies/pastepc11.asp

they said it's completely safe and i think it's in the form you want. i.e. not a putty, but rather a paste.

i think i saw this at home depot or lowe's as well.

hope that helps.

ps just so you know, make sure it's completely cured before using in you tank.

Crit21 · 11/17/2006, 08:37 PM

Hmm. One post?

11/16/2006, 06:24 PM	#1
ika Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: earth Posts: 22	marine safe epoxy Does anyone know of another brand of epoxy, like Mr. Sticky http://www.drsfostersmith.com/produc...c=1&N=0&Nty=1, that maybe purchased at like a Home Depot or Lowes?

11/16/2006, 08:51 PM	#2
six.line Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Logan, UT Posts: 776	Yes there is. At home depot it's called Aquamend. I use it prodigiously, not a single problem. I know of several local reefers who use it. It's not the best to hold large amounts of weight, so I wouldn't anchor big rocks with it, but it's great to make a cave out of small rocks, or use it to affix coral to rock. Aquamend. It comes as a stick, and the outer part is green. Can't miss it. __________________ This post approved by Mrs. Sixline. assign <= six.line(#FFFFFF && string("nerdy")) Current Tank Info: 30 gallon with 10 gallon sump

11/17/2006, 12:46 AM	#4
Keelay Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 783	I have used it too. It's tricky to get used to, but works nicely once you get the hang of it. Bought mine at lowes __________________ MobiLinc, a new way to experience your home. Visit the MobiLinc Store for low prices and the best quality on INSTEON home automation gear. Current Tank Info: 100G Custom Acrylic, 40 Gallon Sump, DIY Gravity Assisted Protien Skimmer, ATO, 2x175W MH + 1x96W VHO Actinic

11/17/2006, 07:58 AM	#5
SDguy Fish heads unite! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: San Diego Posts: 20,204	Use it in combination with super glue gel. After kneading the epoxy, add super glue gel to the sides that will stick to whatever you are gluing. Holds even better. hth __________________ Peter SDMAS member Marine tanks since 1989. ><((((º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><((((º> ·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·.. ><((((º> Current Tank Info: 150g crashed reef. 240g butterfly and angel FOWLR. 20g clarkii clown cube. 15g QT.

11/17/2006, 02:30 PM	#7
SDguy Fish heads unite! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: San Diego Posts: 20,204	Ah, I see. Have you considered Marine Goop...built an entire DIY 5 foot skimmer with the stuff...many less than tight fittings. __________________ Peter SDMAS member Marine tanks since 1989. ><((((º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><((((º> ·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·.. ><((((º> Current Tank Info: 150g crashed reef. 240g butterfly and angel FOWLR. 20g clarkii clown cube. 15g QT.

11/16/2006, 10:57 PM	#3
Fish'InMN Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: MN Posts: 369	Completely agree on all respects except one: You may want to buy out their on-shelf stock, as you'll end up using a whole tube before you know it. A few little pieces on those frags that are always getting tipped over, that wobbly rock on the right, etc... I always tend to walk out of their, no matter what else I'm buying, with a stick or two.

11/17/2006, 11:28 AM	#6
ika Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: earth Posts: 22	Thanks for the replys. Yep I've used Aquamend. Actually, I'm not using epoxy to attach frags to rock. I have a current usa dual stage chiller. The fitting for the heater keeps leaking. I tried teflon tape & silicone. So it's either the epoxy or PVC glue next. I will place a heater in the sump. Water will find it way thru the fitting. I now know I should have gone with a single stage chiller. The chiller is not in warranty.

11/17/2006, 02:36 PM	#8
Crit21 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,415	Aquamend will cure even underwater. I hear Wal_Mart sells a similar product that's less expensive.

11/17/2006, 03:28 PM	#9
markymarklar Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 1	just recently had to find some reef safe epoxy myself. found some stuff at home depot called pc-plumbing so i contacted them to see if would be safe to use and they suggested using their product called PC-11. http://www.pcepoxy.com/pastepoxies/pastepc11.asp they said it's completely safe and i think it's in the form you want. i.e. not a putty, but rather a paste. i think i saw this at home depot or lowe's as well. hope that helps. ps just so you know, make sure it's completely cured before using in you tank.

11/17/2006, 08:37 PM	#10
Crit21 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,415	Hmm. One post?