Epoxy putty

kelrn98 · 09/04/2008, 06:30 PM

Is the epoxy putty you can buy at any hardware store the same as you buy from pet supply?

reefergeorge · 09/04/2008, 06:31 PM

I use aqua-mend from hd.
No problems

crvz · 09/04/2008, 07:19 PM

often times, yes it's the same stuff.

Macimage · 09/04/2008, 08:38 PM

Aqua Mend from Home Depot is fine as already mentioned. Others may have metal particles in them.

Joyce

TheMick75 · 09/05/2008, 06:03 AM

i've used the LOC-TITE two part epoxy putty which worked well for me, also available at the hardware store

Tswifty · 09/05/2008, 07:00 AM

As stated above, you need to make sure there are no metal particles in the epoxy.

I use this stuff from home depot:

Jay180reef · 09/05/2008, 09:01 AM

Most two part epoxies will work, as long as you mix them completely. Separately, the epoxy components can break down in the water and may harm your animals. As long as they are mixed properly, it all sticks together with no problems. Once mixed, you can apply it underwater as well.
I haven't seen any epoxies containing mildew/mold resistant chemicals (found in bathroom silicones) but never use a product containing them in your aquarium.

09/04/2008, 06:30 PM	#1
kelrn98 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Biloxi, MS Posts: 856	Epoxy putty Is the epoxy putty you can buy at any hardware store the same as you buy from pet supply? __________________ ~Kelly~ Current Tank Info: 96x24x30 -300g mixed reef: 75g sump, 35g fuge, 2x MP60, 4x Radion Pros, reef octopus X5000 skimmer, way too much LR and a few fish

09/04/2008, 06:31 PM	#2
reefergeorge Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: St Louis MO Posts: 4,222	I use aqua-mend from hd. No problems __________________ $35-50 for a <1" frag of some stupid named thing that came from a colony you bought for $40-60 wholesale and chopped into 20-40 pieces? No thanks. "JasonH" Current Tank Info: 125 aggressive reef, DIY led lighting, swc cone skimmer, 33 gallon sump, posiden Ps3 return.

09/04/2008, 07:19 PM	#3
crvz Team RC Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: houstonia Posts: 7,989	often times, yes it's the same stuff. __________________ -Chris- You don't win friends with salad. "Look! They're trying to learn for free!" ... "Use your phony guns as clubs!" Current Tank Info: rectangluar? wet?

09/05/2008, 07:00 AM	#6
Tswifty Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: PA Posts: 14,022	As stated above, you need to make sure there are no metal particles in the epoxy. I use this stuff from home depot: __________________ "Enough light? Heck I could go barebottom and grow SPS in the stand!" - DiscoReefRover

09/05/2008, 09:01 AM	#7
Jay180reef Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Calgary Posts: 431	Most two part epoxies will work, as long as you mix them completely. Separately, the epoxy components can break down in the water and may harm your animals. As long as they are mixed properly, it all sticks together with no problems. Once mixed, you can apply it underwater as well. I haven't seen any epoxies containing mildew/mold resistant chemicals (found in bathroom silicones) but never use a product containing them in your aquarium. __________________ Jay Current Tank Info: 180G reef, 2x45G sumps, 45G fuge, MH lights w/T5s, ReefOcto skmr, Barracuda pump, Magnum powerheads

09/04/2008, 08:38 PM	#4
Macimage Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Quartz Hill Posts: 4,078	Aqua Mend from Home Depot is fine as already mentioned. Others may have metal particles in them. Joyce

09/05/2008, 06:03 AM	#5
TheMick75 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: central NJ Posts: 86	i've used the LOC-TITE two part epoxy putty which worked well for me, also available at the hardware store