Supeglue: all bad or some brands okay?

[worrballer]

Like the title says is all superglue bad, or is there a non-toxic one that is better?
I want to glue two suction cups on an old pump of mine for my tank (the other one's don't hold any more). Just wanted to ask before throwing chemicals in my tank lol.

 

[reefkprz]

almost all superglues are fine for reef use, but your going to find yjat super glue doesnt work spectacularly well on rubber

 

[crimzy]

Originally Posted by WorrBaller
http:///forum/post/2829721
Like the title says is all superglue bad, or is there a non-toxic one that is better?
I want to glue two suction cups on an old pump of mine for my tank (the other one's don't hold any more). Just wanted to ask before throwing chemicals in my tank lol.
I personally haven't used superglue in my tanks. However there is a product called Coral Glue that I have used several times with excellent success. It can set underwater, is non-toxic to your livestock and holds very well.

 

[boucherh]

Super glue is fine, but steer clear of Krazy Glue. I have heard horror stories about it being used in fish tanks!

 

[reefkprz]

Originally Posted by boucherh http:///forum/post/2830212
Super glue is fine, but steer clear of Krazy Glue. I have heard horror stories about it being used in fish tanks!
I use crazy glue all the time when propagating corals..... I dont know what stories you have heard but I seriously doubt their validity.
check out post #10 on the thread below.
https://forums.saltwaterfish.com/t/264461/more-fragging-fun

 

[reefkprz]

Originally Posted by crimzy
http:///forum/post/2829726
I personally haven't used superglue in my tanks. However there is a product called Coral Glue that I have used several times with excellent success. It can set underwater, is non-toxic to your livestock and holds very well.
Coral glue and coralafix are the same thing (cyanoacrylate glue) just larger bottles and higher priced due to being labled for reef use. both those products work extremly well, but like I said before cyano acrylate doesnt bond to rubber for crud.

 

[coraljunky]

I use Loctite gel.

 

[whisk]

Originally Posted by coraljunky
http:///forum/post/2830242
I use Loctite gel.
+1

 

[see money]

i also was woundering about superglue in aquariums but i was going to use it to attach live rock together.
any advice on this?
i bought 2 tubes of loctite "dishwasher safe, waterproof" for 4$ ea at home depot

 

[bigarn]

look for "marine safe" products.

 

[wangotango]

For rock you're better off using epoxy or zip-ties. Superglue isn't going to hold that well IMO.
I use the Loctite gel too. I usually buy the larger tubes of it. Anything with cyanoacrylate is safe to use. The gel variety of anything is always easier to use.
-Justin

 

[snakeblitz33]

I absolutely love loctite gel. Also, something else that is good to use is reef safe epoxy putty.

 

[stanlalee]

I use dollar store superglue "gel". 3 tubes for $1 and it works like a charm

 

[b sharkey]

Originally Posted by Stanlalee
http:///forum/post/2840593
I use dollar store superglue "gel". 3 tubes for $1 and it works like a charm
I also use the Supergule Gel! It works great and is cheap!

But the best one i used is the super glue gel (MUST BE THE GEL ... my brother-in-law used the regular superglue and when he placed the polyp in the tank it ran and his fish ate it. It glued the fishes mouth shut and he had to do surgery with a paperclip to get the fishes mouth open and pull the glue out GOOD NEWS!! the fish is fine!)

 

[big]

Originally Posted by Stanlalee
http:///forum/post/2840593
I use dollar store superglue "gel". 3 tubes for $1 and it works like a charm
Yep I never have had a issue with the Dollar Store stuff. Much cheaper than the big brands and works just as well for me om my frags...... I keep my supply in the Frig. to extend shelf life............