best glue for corals
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chadman
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Originally Posted by uberlink
I found that epoxy doesn't really stick underwater. Superglue worked better for me, at least for smaller jobs (frags). Dries very quickly underwater with no apparent effects on livestock.
so i would just take the new piece of coral out of the water it came in, put glue on the end of it and place it in my tank where i want it and hold it there for a few minutes and then it sticks?
I found that epoxy doesn't really stick underwater. Superglue worked better for me, at least for smaller jobs (frags). Dries very quickly underwater with no apparent effects on livestock.
so i would just take the new piece of coral out of the water it came in, put glue on the end of it and place it in my tank where i want it and hold it there for a few minutes and then it sticks?
ctgretzky9
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Holdfast, imo, works better than anything else for frags, rockscaping etc. Especially since you dont have to remove anything from the tank, and you can work with it underwater....
"Build a cascading waterfall, construct an underwater landscape with live rock and coral, create steps, caves, cliffs, and walls for reptiles to enjoy. Explore the limits of your own decorative imagination with HoldFasT. Non-toxic and easy to use, Holdfast activates in the palm of your hand and dries within 30 minutes.
No messy liquids to measure and mix - just break off a piece, knead it until it turns white, and it's ready to bond...even under water! Workable for at least seven minutes before it begins to harden, HoldFasT smooths or sculpts to resemble the surrounding rock, wood, slate, or other environment. And it can be sanded, filed or drilled within one hour of mixing. "
"Build a cascading waterfall, construct an underwater landscape with live rock and coral, create steps, caves, cliffs, and walls for reptiles to enjoy. Explore the limits of your own decorative imagination with HoldFasT. Non-toxic and easy to use, Holdfast activates in the palm of your hand and dries within 30 minutes.
No messy liquids to measure and mix - just break off a piece, knead it until it turns white, and it's ready to bond...even under water! Workable for at least seven minutes before it begins to harden, HoldFasT smooths or sculpts to resemble the surrounding rock, wood, slate, or other environment. And it can be sanded, filed or drilled within one hour of mixing. "
ctgretzky9
Member
Originally Posted by rusting
Can you get holdfast at Homedepot or Lowe's
No, or most likely not. Most LFS will carry it. Both places I frequent carry it. Other than that, it is available online on many reef-related websites.
Can you get holdfast at Homedepot or Lowe's
No, or most likely not. Most LFS will carry it. Both places I frequent carry it. Other than that, it is available online on many reef-related websites.