hot glue on live rock

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  1. the glass guy

    the glass guy Flamingo Tongue

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    Is it safe to use hot glue on live rock? It has been in for ever and its never stable so i thought if i could do a little something maybe i wouldn't worry as much
     
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  2. Salmo salar

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    Im not sure about hot glue but I know drilling and placing a dowel between pieces works well. Good luck.
     
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  3. Mr. Bill

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    Many prefer that method as their scape can still be easily disassembled.

    You could also use Epoxy or Super Glue Gel.

    IMOPE, hot glue is more of an arts & crafts-grade adhesive. I have tried it in the past, for tank-related projects and otherwise, and it just doesn't hold well where stress, weight, or water is involved.
     
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  4. Salmo salar

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    Loctite Metal Magic Steel 10 min epoxy, is this the right stuff? I know it warms up while curing but it sats it works under water. Anyone know i this is tank safe?
     
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  5. Mr. Bill

    Mr. Bill Native Floridian

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    Personally, I wouldn't recommend anything with "metal" in the name. They do make an aquarium-grade putty stick; here's a list of others that will work:

    http://www.3reef.com/forums/general...intended-epoxies-per-manufacturer-102188.html
     
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