Is this Super Glue Reef Safe?

[CCXGT]

I know I'm probably being pedantic.. But is this glue safe for reef use?





If you can't see, that's 90% Cyanoacrylate, 9% Methacrylate, 1% Hydroquinone.


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[Holygral]

2-cyanoacrylate
Cyanoacrylates include methyl 2-cyanoacrylate, ethyl-2-cyanoacrylate (commonly sold under trade names such as "Super Glue" and "Krazy Glue"), n-butyl cyanoacrylate and 2-octyl cyanoacrylate (used in medical, veterinary and first aid applications).

It should be fine, I find that the jells work better

 

[Sniperhank]

You want the glue you use in your tank to be 100% cyanoacrylate. It has been awhile since I have discussed what the ones that aren't such do...but if I remember correctly it can leach into the water column. I'm personally a fan of the super control gel that Loctite sells.

 

[CCXGT]

You want the glue you use in your tank to be 100% cyanoacrylate. It has been awhile since I have discussed what the ones that aren't such do...but if I remember correctly it can leach into the water column. I'm personally a fan of the super control gel that Loctite sells.

Might I ask which specific Loctite glue it is?

There's a couple on Amazon..


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[BigRedsReefs10]

The gel kind


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[CCXGT]

The gel kind


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This the right stuff?
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B00...SY200_QL40&dpPl=1&dpID=51GAKhmajWL&ref=plSrch


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[BigRedsReefs10]

Close, but I wouldn't trust the rubber additive. This one
http://www.theofficedealer.com/LOC1...dium=adwords&gclid=CIX3yKe4rcMCFdEdgQod5GUABw




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[Sniperhank]

What Bigred linked is exactly what I use.

 

[CCXGT]

Fancy bottle.. Got it.


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[Sniperhank]

Fancy bottle that lets you use it underwater with ease. Just simply wipe it off with a paper towel when you are done.

 

[BigRedsReefs10]

They sell smaller ones too, but I've found that the larger bottle is easier to work with


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[CCXGT]

Fancy bottle that lets you use it underwater with ease. Just simply wipe it off with a paper towel when you are done.

So you don't have to drain the tank or remove bits and pieces?

You can just apply whilst underwater?


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[BigRedsReefs10]

So you don't have to drain the tank or remove bits and pieces?

You can just apply whilst underwater?


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What I usually do is pull the frag out of the tank and apply the glue to the bottom, let it set for about 5 seconds and then place it on your scape where you want it. Hold it in place for about 30 seconds and gently twist it back and forth a couple times so the glue can get into the rock and you should be good to go


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[mr_X]

Depending on how large the frag is, that 2 part putty works good too-
Aquarium Aquascaping & Coral Propagation: Two Little Fishies AquaStik Epoxy Putty

 

[BigRedsReefs10]

Depending on how large the frag is, that 2 part putty works good too-
Aquarium Aquascaping & Coral Propagation: Two Little Fishies AquaStik Epoxy Putty

+1, I actually use a combo of both when I attach my frags. A little ball of the 2 part with a little glue on both sides, the glue will hold the plug to the epoxy while it fully cures and also keep it in place on the rock.


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[CCXGT]

Depending on how large the frag is, that 2 part putty works good too-
Aquarium Aquascaping & Coral Propagation: Two Little Fishies AquaStik Epoxy Putty

I have used Epoxy to hold my rock scape in place, it set perfectly strong but didn't actually bind to the rock itself..

I'm not too sure on what I did wrong.


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[Sniperhank]

So you don't have to drain the tank or remove bits and pieces?

You can just apply whilst underwater?


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It's doable. I use it to close off vermetid snails on the common.

 

[Maridia]

Can I find this stuff at my local home depot? Or is this an online exclusive?

 

[Mattyfelts]

they sell it at walmart.