What should I use for reef scaping? Expoxy, glue, etc?

[tannersmith200]

Hey guys
I need some advice...I want to bond my live rock together instead of just stacking it on top of each other in a cautious manner. Does anyone have any suggestions what a good glue or epoxey would be for bonding live rock together?
Thanks

 

[acrylic51]

I've been looking at sort of the same thing, and nothing seems to be perfect....IMO the best option would be acrylic or fiberglass rod; drill/pin method or using zip ties.

 

[tannersmith200]

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Originally Posted by acrylic51 http:///forum/thread/386490/what-should-i-use-for-reef-scaping-expoxy-glue-etc#post_3395332
I've been looking at sort of the same thing, and nothing seems to be perfect....IMO the best option would be acrylic or fiberglass rod; drill/pin method or using zip ties.
hmmmm. interesting. It sure would be nice if there was a better solution than that.

 

[acrylic51]

I don't see how gluing is more advantageous???? Tanks could change, tastes changes, and once you glue your stuck!!!! At least drilling and pun method you can easily separate and swap pieces!!!

 

[tannersmith200]

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Originally Posted by acrylic51 http:///forum/thread/386490/what-should-i-use-for-reef-scaping-expoxy-glue-etc#post_3395376
I don't see how gluing is more advantageous???? Tanks could change, tastes changes, and once you glue your stuck!!!! At least drilling and pun method you can easily separate and swap pieces!!!
Isnt that what a chizzle and hammer are for?

 

[acrylic51]

IMHO a royal mess that way!!!

 

[1guydude]

so wats IMHO???I know of IMO but IMHO????
Cant remeber who makes it but theres a coral glue and in the video review the person glued rock together with it! Ill post the video later if its okay with the OP!

 

[gemmy]

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Originally Posted by 1guyDude http:///forum/thread/386490/what-should-i-use-for-reef-scaping-expoxy-glue-etc#post_3395465
so wats IMHO???I know of IMO but IMHO????
Cant remeber who makes it but theres a coral glue and in the video review the person glued rock together with it! Ill post the video later if its okay with the OP!
In My Humble Opinion.

 

[acrylic51]

Just like the coral frag glue.....Says can be used underwater or wet.....Worthless!!!!!!

 

[1guydude]

ooo well i was told it was in my honest opinion...guess its kinda the same thing lol...

 

[flower]

I know it's old school but I have never glued rock...I move the pieces until they lock into place with each other. Eventually you need to move the rock to get to equipment or dead/sick critters...or even an agressive one. Being able to remove the hiding places as needed will not be an option if you make it one giant piece. My .02

 

[btldreef]

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Originally Posted by Flower http:///forum/thread/386490/what-should-i-use-for-reef-scaping-expoxy-glue-etc#post_3395676

I know it's old school but I have never glued rock...I move the pieces until they lock into place with each other. Eventually you need to move the rock to get to equipment or dead/sick critters...or even an agressive one. Being able to remove the hiding places as needed will not be an option if you make it one giant piece. My .02
Me too! I've never glued live rock.

 

[slice]

FWIW
All my rock is "locked" together via the "tetris" method mentioned above except the rock on the very top. Both mating surfaces are relatively flat. I made a pancake of reef epoxy, superglue gelled the pancake to the bottom of the upper rock, then superglue gelled the now exposed surface of the pancake to the top surface of the lower rock. Pressing and squeegeeing the top rock in place made the epoxy conform the the uneven surface and made a good joint.
I did that several months ago and the 2 rocks seem to be well joined. The tip top rock is the one I'm talking about. The glue joint is just above the highest acro.
I would not use this method if there will be any shear force, but to keep a rock from tumbling down, I would not hesitate to use the method again.