Epoxy? What kind do you use?

[aaron23]

Hey guys wondering what kinds of epoxy are fair underwater and dont cause SPS to stn around the epoxy. Any input is welcome thanks.
I read up a bit on aqua mend - seems to be issues on sps encrusting over it. any input on that as well would be great.

 

[aaron23]

interesting no response nobody uses epoxy?

 

[crox99]

I bought mine on eBay from a guy in LI.

 

[scarf_ace1981]

I bought mine on eBay from a guy in LI.

so what do you think about it?? have you used it yet?

i personally like glue. it doesn't make the skimmer go crazy.

 

[noodleman]

think the rtn is caused by the heat generated by the epoxy as it cures. I glue my frags to a rock first, then epoxy the rock to the main rocks....haven't caused a rtn that way yet

 

[scarf_ace1981]

bump

i'm interested in finding out what epoxy you guys use because i woud like to buy some too

 

[ellebelle]

I bought AquaStik. I haven't tried it yet, though. It was the only kind in the store.

 

[fritz]

I use the HD Marine Epoxy for rock and as stated above glue corals to the rock and then epoxy the rock to more rock.

 

[Psycho graphic]

I have used the Loctite putty type, it comes in a tube, bluish purple in color with a grey center. I personally don't think any of them stick well in water, I have found you have to make a decent sized ball and shove it tightly into the rocks so it can fill into the noles and cracks so it locks into place rather than actually bonding.

 

[crox99]

so what do you think about it?? have you used it yet?

i personally like glue. it doesn't make the skimmer go crazy.

Sorry scarf to don't get back to you earlier. Yes I do use it and i like it. I don't use it directly on the corals. Like someone said I glue the coral to a small piece of LR and epoxy them in the DT.

 

[crox99]

This is a picture of it.

 

[Kedd]

Permatex Super Glue Gel, works great, I don't use much epoxy.

 

[daisy]

GARF sells a product called something like Sally Joe's reef glue or something - They are very eco-conscious reef farmers, and I used this product in my tank with no adverse reactions.