Glue

[cowboy572]

What kind of glue can I use underwater to anchor frags and rock pieces with that actually "cures" underwater without disturbing water chemistry. I bought that Two Fishes brand of there "mighty putty" and that didn't work worth a hoot. I bought some super glue gel and that worked on small pieces I could actually take out of the tank. But I am looking for something that cures underwater since some some of the pieces I want to glue to is my base rock.

[clamgal]

tagging along....

[ballardjr2000]

hmm...i used the corallife epoxy two part kinda works but not that great, trick is with the two part type, that once you mix it, you have to use a clean finger to spread and work it into place if not it just sticks to the finger that have the epoxy on them.

[Freak On A Reef]

You might try Korallen Speedglue. It is basically a quick cure mortar that cures under water or in the air. Its a little tricky to get mixed right but it holds well once it sets. Catch is, that you have to be quick once you get it mixed. Takes some practice...

http://www.aquariumspecialty.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=1870

[ErikH]

LOC-TITE Brand Super Glue GEL. 5 Dollars at HD or LOWES

Apply to the bottom of your frag, hold down for 20 seconds, 1/4 twist and then twist back to original position and hold for another 30 seconds.

[Crazyeyes]

There is a marine epoxy that you can find at the local fish store, what scorpino suggested works wonders.

[Gseclipse02]

LOC-TITE Brand Super Glue GEL. 5 Dollars at HD or LOWES

Apply to the bottom of your frag, hold down for 20 seconds, 1/4 twist and then twist back to original position and hold for another 30 seconds.

its cheaper per gram at wal mart just letting yall know

personally i don't like the loc tite to much but it works

[lakers10]

i so wanna use this stuff..

[txav8r]

LOC-TITE Brand Super Glue GEL. 5 Dollars at HD or LOWES

Apply to the bottom of your frag, hold down for 20 seconds, 1/4 twist and then twist back to original position and hold for another 30 seconds.


This is what I use.

[cowboy572]

Thats the glue I have and have tried it under water and it doesn"t hold.

[vman181]

Thats the glue I have and have tried it under water and it doesn"t hold.


Never mind I reread your first post and see where you want to glue it to your BASE rock. For that I don't know as I always used small rocks to wedge into the base rocks to get frags down there.



Are you using it while it is still under water? If so it's not going to work. It is fine to pull the frag for a bit, dry the bottom and the rock off with a towel. Use the glue, let it sit for a few seconds then back in the tank.

[txav8r]

I take the frag out, pat it dry, apply glue, stick it in the tank, hold it against the base rock for 15 or so seconds while giving a few gentle twists and its done. Works almost every time for me.