alternative to super glue?

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  1. eelgirl

    eelgirl Feather Duster

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    So far I have been using superglue for some of my corals like my birdsnest etc. But I have a very clumsy eel and blenny and they keep knocking stuff over is there anything else I can use? Preferably something stronger?
     
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  2. Thatgrimguy

    Thatgrimguy Flying Squid

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    2part epoxy works great.
     
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  3. eelgirl

    eelgirl Feather Duster

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    Thanks! It just seems silly to keep regluing it.especially when it gets bigger its going be real difficult to keep it upright with all the clumsy fish I have :p
     
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  4. Thatgrimguy

    Thatgrimguy Flying Squid

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    Waterweld by JB Weld from home depot /lowes is a cheap and safe alternative to "aquarium" epoxies that cost double.


    I have the same issue. My tank is large enough that if it gets knocked over it's likely to die. So I typically have to commit to a new spot in the tank for new corals and I epoxy them immediately. I always clean my skimmer cup before using it and usually cut my skimmer off for 30 minutes after using the product because it causes the skimmer to go wild otherwise (clean it to make sure that it doesn't end up back in the tank and cut it off because that seems to cut down the amount of overflow from the skimmer)
     
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  6. monroe14

    monroe14 Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    I use ecotech coral glue. It's not the cheapest by any means but the set time is just seconds compared to 30+ minutes of epoxy. Not only that but I think the glue is a lot easier to hide then the epoxy because you don't need to use as much of it. It can be applied in water or out of water.

    Coral Glue Instructional Video | EcoTech Marine
     
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  7. Thatgrimguy

    Thatgrimguy Flying Squid

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    ... 30 minutes?!?! I have and use both. Epoxy is hell of a lot easier to work with and even not fully set, at a playdo consistency, it can hold the coral fine till it sets.

    The epoxy cover in basal disc and coralline with a month or so anyhow.
     
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  10. NanaReefer

    NanaReefer Fu Manchu Lion Fish

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    I just got done using EPO-Putty for the first time.(JimsReef.com $8+shipping) Awesome product! Best 2 part epoxy I've ever used. I've used a few-lol. Sets just as quick under water as it does out of water too :) Now nothing's gonna knock my shelf rock down, especially me :)
     
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