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Best Rock adhesive?

Sobo's Reef

Sobo's Reef

Alright everyone, I don't want to go out and waste my time and money on crappy epoxy that doesn't hold so my question is, what's the BEST epoxy/glue on the market?

I don't want to drill the rock and use acrylic rods or anything like that so that's out unfortunately.

Go!
 
myrjon

myrjon

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part of a different post using gorilla glue


I used the regular Gorilla glue to attach my Tonga branch and it worked great. I glued them outside, let them sit for a couple days to dry and so far I've had no problems in the past 3-4 months. I'm pretty sure the glue becomes inert after it dries.
the one they used was cyanoacrylate based.
 
redfishbluefish

redfishbluefish

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You can also use Thorite cement. I know Marco Rock sells it in smaller quanities...and I've got to believe one pail would be enough for your tank.


EDIT TO ADD:

If you wish to look for it locally, you're looking for Emaco R400 or MasterEmaco N427.
 
Sobo's Reef

Sobo's Reef

Yeah it apparently has really good reviews. They sell them in a 5lb, 10lb, and 15lb pale. Which one do u think would be best for me?
 
Sobo's Reef

Sobo's Reef

redfishbluefish said:
You can also use Thorite cement. I know Marco Rock sells it in smaller quanities...and I've got to believe one pail would be enough for your tank.


EDIT TO ADD:

If you wish to look for it locally, you're looking for Emaco R400 or MasterEmaco N427.
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Do you know of any place local that sells this stuff?
 
redfishbluefish

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I just checked Allied Building Products and they do carry Emaco (MasterEmaco), but I don't see the right number. Also, as I gave this more thought, I forgot that you also need to mix in a little Acryl 60 (MasterEmaco A660) to increase the adhesion properties. You can find that at NJ Supply as well.


You might wish to check brick/stone/slate stores. I know we have one here in Sayreville (Riverside Supply), but I would think too far for you....you've got to have these places local to you.
 
Sobo's Reef

Sobo's Reef

Yeah I imagine I do, just where? Lol I may be better off just ordering the kit from Marco, comes with everything I need. What do u think?
 
redfishbluefish

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Sobo's Reef said:
Which pale do u think I should grab? 5, 10, or 15lb?
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How am I suppose to answer that? I don't know how much rock you want to cement up. I do know this stuff sets up pretty fast, so do this in small batches.....what you can use within a couple minutes. I'd also let it cure without being in water for a week or more.
 
Sobo's Reef

Sobo's Reef

redfishbluefish said:
How am I suppose to answer that? I don't know how much rock you want to cement up. I do know this stuff sets up pretty fast, so do this in small batches.....what you can use within a couple minutes. I'd also let it cure without being in water for a week or more.
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Well I wasn't sure if u had experience with this stuff or not so I didn't wanna order more than I really need.
 
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