Loctite Marine Epoxy---Safe?

[TimberTDI]

Folks,

Can I use this in an established nano? I'm looking to use this together with super gel.

If not can you recommend one that works and is sold at HD or Lowes.

Tired of having my frags knocked over.

Steven

 

[jcs11236]

just use the regular Loctite gel.. its cheaper and does the same

 

[TimberTDI]

Thanks but the glue by itself is not working. So I bought both while at HD and btw the way the glue and epoxy are close to the same price.

I want to know if I can use this epoxy in the "frag-->super glue-->epoxy-->super glue-->live rock" pattern.

 

[TimberTDI]

Ok so reading truly is fundamental!

On the back of the package it states not for potable water systems, aquariums.:duh:

So the the remaining question is what can I use that I can get locally.

Steven

 

[Wes]

you want the 2-part epoxy putty instead of the liquid. And if it says not for potable water than it's a no no.

There is a 2-part putty they sell at HD called Aquamend. It's safe. There are a few other brands that work as well. Look for the putty that cures underwater, they are usually safe for potable water.

 

[noobzy]

Been there... my hermits make a habit of sitting on corals for no apparent reason other than to push my buttons

I read in quite a few places that any superglue gel with Cyanoacrylate as the active ingredient is safe for aquariums.

I also read that a lot of marine hobbyists use IC-Gel in their tanks, so that's what I went with. It's a few extra dollars, but it's been working great for me so far, so no complaints.

 

[ZANYMASTER]

IC is the best glue hands down.I find those Hardware store epoxys are not as good as the one made for the hobby.My opinion.

 

[MIKE NY]

in HD there is an epoxy made for pottable water... it's in the same area where you found the Locite Marine epoxy.....been using it for years

 

[chinatown]

i've used that epoxy before. nothing bad happened. go for it.

 

[DrHarryLopez]

Folks,

Can I use this in an established nano? I'm looking to use this together with super gel.

If not can you recommend one that works and is sold at HD or Lowes.

Tired of having my frags knocked over.

Steven

I used it 2 weeks ago, no ill effects in my reef

 

[tentacles]

I read in quite a few places that any superglue gel with Cyanoacrylate as the active ingredient is safe for aquariums.

I also read that a lot of marine hobbyists use IC-Gel in their tanks, so that's what I went with. It's a few extra dollars, but it's been working great for me so far, so no complaints.

I did some research on this, and I believe that IC-Gel is just cyanoacrylate with no special aquarium additives, marketed towards the hobby. (I could be wrong, but I couldn't find anything conclusive saying that it contained anything else.) I've used both IC-gel and cyanoacrylate gels from the hardware store in my tank, and found that they both worked equally as well. The only difference was that the gel from the hardware store was much cheaper .




(Now if only I could find something that is aquarium safe and doesn't bond to skin! I always get the damn stuff all over my fingers :irked

 

[jcs11236]

the ic-gel is the best.. its a little thicker and just glues better than the regular HD brands. IMO.. I ran out so i have no choice until the frag swap..