hot glue

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  1. dpruitt7450

    dpruitt7450 Bubble Tip Anemone

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    ok so i made a diy fuge, and i made it like a 2 chamber kinda over flow thing... 1 side just water and some little weed looking thing and the other side sand and mangroves, but the divider i hot glued all around the sides just to hold it in place (not caring if sand got to the other side) will the glue be hurtful in the tank? (wish i would have asked it b4 i made it but im asking b4 i start pumping it through everything)
    thanks for ur help!
    david
     
    dpruitt7450, Oct 22, 2009
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  2. RickGrimes

    RickGrimes Spaghetti Worm

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    It shouldnt. I think
     
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  3. lfckenya

    lfckenya Spaghetti Worm

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    does it say non-toxic?
     
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  4. Blue Falcon

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    I think it should be fine. Don't know why it wouldn't be.
     
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  5. loneracer05

    loneracer05 Clown Trigger

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    a local guy used hot glue on his sump here with no ill effects to his reef :)
     
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  6. dpruitt7450

    dpruitt7450 Bubble Tip Anemone

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    sweet :) thanks guys lol i was a little worried, i got it full of sand and water and be for i opend the valve i was like... i better check lol thanks again!
     
    dpruitt7450, Oct 23, 2009
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  7. GoToSleep

    GoToSleep Torch Coral

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    Just curious as to why you chose hot glue instead of silicone?
     
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  8. RickGrimes

    RickGrimes Spaghetti Worm

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    Probably alot cheaper with the same result
     
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  9. dpruitt7450

    dpruitt7450 Bubble Tip Anemone

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    cuz i didnt care about it being water tight.... just the divider staying in place... so i "tack welded" it there
     
    dpruitt7450, Oct 23, 2009
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