Marineland epoxy sticks

stingythingy45 · 08/24/2007, 06:19 AM

The gray type that you work the two sides together til white.
How's it work under water for attaching frags on LR?

snulma1 · 08/24/2007, 07:02 AM

Are you asking how it chemically works, cuz that im not sure of...

But as for how well it works, that I can tell you. It works well for attaching frags or securing LR to other pieces of LR and within a few weeks will cover with coraline. I like it better then super glue

Konadog · 08/24/2007, 07:02 AM

I haven't used that particular brand, but most two part epoxy works great for attaching frags. It needs to be worked into the LR to hold well, and watch your skimmer after you add some, it may foam for some time afterwards.

stingythingy45 · 08/24/2007, 07:22 AM

Yeah snulma1,
I wanted to know how well it works.
Thanks for the info,guys.

MalHavoc · 08/24/2007, 07:37 AM

Depends on the type of frag. I wouldn't use it to hold a softy in place, but for stony frags, it's probably decent. for softies I like the toothpick or loose rubber band approach.

stingythingy45 · 09/04/2007, 06:26 AM

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Originally posted by Konadog
I haven't used that particular brand, but most two part epoxy works great for attaching frags. It needs to be worked into the LR to hold well, and watch your skimmer after you add some, it may foam for some time afterwards.

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crumbletop · 09/04/2007, 07:34 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by stingythingy45
Yeah snulma1,
I wanted to know how well it works.
Thanks for the info,guys.

For attaching stony frags and smaller rocks, super glue gel works much better. Duro brand from walmart cures fairly quickly and is really easy to work with. Epoxy is better for attaching large rocks, IMO.

08/24/2007, 06:19 AM	#1
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08/24/2007, 07:37 AM	#5
MalHavoc Infinitely Prolonged Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 10,850	Depends on the type of frag. I wouldn't use it to hold a softy in place, but for stony frags, it's probably decent. for softies I like the toothpick or loose rubber band approach. __________________ Jason "Empathy, he once had decided, must be limited to herbivores or anyhow omnivores who could depart from a meat diet. Because, ultimately, the empathic gift blurred the boundaries between hunter and victim, between the successful and the defeated." -- Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?, Philip K Dick

08/24/2007, 07:02 AM	#2
snulma1 Registered Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: New York, NY Posts: 2,281	Are you asking how it chemically works, cuz that im not sure of... But as for how well it works, that I can tell you. It works well for attaching frags or securing LR to other pieces of LR and within a few weeks will cover with coraline. I like it better then super glue