Reef Construct

[Gav]

Wondering if anyone has had any problems with this product? Its a 2 part Epoxy it was the only one in stock at my local aquarium shop and I have never used any of these type products before.

I used this product today following the instructions to the letter and within 4 hours all but one of my fish are dead. It has literally wiped out my entire tank even looks like SPS corals are dieing. Only survivor is a small damsel fish which is not looking like it will last much longer.

I was trying to fix two corals to my live rock.It was not fully set when I put it in the tank but the instructions say this is OK. I didnt want to leave the coral out of the water for the 3 hours it takes to fully set.

I had put a lot of time and effor into my tank and this product has destroyed it in a few hours.

I had coincidently checked the water only yesterday and there was no problems.

 

[Anonymous]

I used many different brands of 2 part epoxy's and never had a problem before.

I think you can use too much of the product at one time. That could irritate some corals.

How much epoxy did you use, in what volume of water?

Louey

 

[Gav]

It was a nano reef 38Gallons I used about 1/4 of it. It said on the instructions that it was not designed for use as a thin layer and that it was more of putty. Each stick is 56grams so about 30 grams I guess. Seemed like just enough to get it to stick to the rock. Havent found any reports of this happening to other people so maybe I did something wrong no idea what that could have been though. The name of the product was Aqua Medic Reef Construct.

 

[Anonymous]

8O wow, sorry to hear that! I've never used that product so I can't help you out but whenever I do use large amounts of 2 part epoxy I've always done it before I do a large water change.

 

[rbursek]

I have used a putty type not designed for reefs but for under water, and have never had a problem. I would look at other causes, did you have anything on your hands or arms that could have contaminated the tank.

 

[Saltlick]

I use that "Aquastick" kind, and also cyanoacrylate superglue, and never have any trouble.
That situation sounds like a crying shame. I am very sorry for your loss. I am also on the
side of coincidence, but it could well have been the adhesive.

 

[Anonymous]

Aquamend works well and can be bought at Home Depot. I have also used Mighty Putty, as seen on TV. :wink: