Recommend epoxy/adhesive to piece live rock

ian09 · 03/31/2011, 06:50 PM

Any recommendations on piecing together live rock? Which epoxy or adhesive? I'm trying to stay away from using acrylic rods and sheets or pvc.

dzfish17 · 03/31/2011, 07:55 PM

I used a mortar from Marcorocks called E-marco 400 to join rocks together. It works great... you cannot pull the rocks apart 30 min after using it.

Sisterlimonpot · 03/31/2011, 08:08 PM

+1
It may take a lot of epoxy to do it that way. using mortar will be cheaper and a lot more solid once cured. You have to be careful with what mortar you use, due to minerals that you wouldn't want in your tank. There's also a concern with pH as well.

ian09 · 04/01/2011, 02:58 PM

I see, thanks! I will look into it. Any suggestions of where to purchase super glue gel?

Sisterlimonpot · 04/01/2011, 03:17 PM

Super glue? Why you asking about super glue? But to answer your question you can get it at hobby store. Just make sure it's gel.

geaux xman · 04/01/2011, 03:26 PM

jb waterweld is often recommended.

JoeRonda · 04/01/2011, 03:56 PM

AquaStik epoxy is a waste of money, I will tell you that. I just free stack everything, and for affixing corals I would use superglue gel.

stevie-o · 04/01/2011, 04:05 PM

i get my super glue gel at the dollar store its 3 tubes for a dollar

ian09 · 04/01/2011, 04:15 PM

Sorry, I meant the gel. So it can be any super glue gel? Does it have to have that ingredient that starts with a "c" and ends in "acrylate?"

Thanks for all the feedback everyone! Now will I be able to use the super glue gel once i get it and use it on my liverock that is currently cycling in my tank? Can I apply it in the wet liverock and piece them together? If so, how long will I have to leave the wet liverock out of the water to wait for the glue to cure before I can place it back in my cycling tank?
I'm using my iPhone and browsing the web for answers takes too long. I think Reef Central should have an app for our phones haha!

bnumair · 04/01/2011, 04:38 PM

i have successfully foamed all my tank setups with GREAT STUFF cans bought at any lowes or homedepot. its never caused any problem for me over 7 yrs now. only advice i have is foam outside the tank and let it cure for some time to become solid. then move them back in the tank.

Sisterlimonpot · 04/01/2011, 05:01 PM

No. You don't want to use superglue to adhere the rock. That will take a lot of glue and make a big mess.

JacknJill · 04/01/2011, 06:54 PM

good ole superglue always works for me

JoeRonda · 04/02/2011, 05:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ian09

Sorry, I meant the gel. So it can be any super glue gel? Does it have to have that ingredient that starts with a "c" and ends in "acrylate?"

Thanks for all the feedback everyone! Now will I be able to use the super glue gel once i get it and use it on my liverock that is currently cycling in my tank? Can I apply it in the wet liverock and piece them together? If so, how long will I have to leave the wet liverock out of the water to wait for the glue to cure before I can place it back in my cycling tank?
I'm using my iPhone and browsing the web for answers takes too long. I think Reef Central should have an app for our phones haha!

No, do not use superglue to stick liverock together, it will not work. I have given up on adhering rock, just free stack it unless you want to do some crazy overhang or something, then you would use fiberglass rods. I have aquastik epoxy putty, but it is very hard to get it to hold at extreme angles, it is good to stick gorgonians in however.

03/31/2011, 06:50 PM	#1
ian09 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Torrance, CA Posts: 382	Recommend epoxy/adhesive to piece live rock Any recommendations on piecing together live rock? Which epoxy or adhesive? I'm trying to stay away from using acrylic rods and sheets or pvc.

03/31/2011, 07:55 PM	#2
dzfish17 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Fresno,Ca. Posts: 2,545	I used a mortar from Marcorocks called E-marco 400 to join rocks together. It works great... you cannot pull the rocks apart 30 min after using it. __________________ 600g (96x36x46) FOWLR

03/31/2011, 08:08 PM	#3
Sisterlimonpot R.C. Fraternity President Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Litchfeild Park AZ Posts: 11,490 Blog Entries: 2	+1 It may take a lot of epoxy to do it that way. using mortar will be cheaper and a lot more solid once cured. You have to be careful with what mortar you use, due to minerals that you wouldn't want in your tank. There's also a concern with pH as well. __________________ Jimmy MASVC President Dishes are done man! Current Tank Info: 300 in progress

04/01/2011, 03:17 PM	#5
Sisterlimonpot R.C. Fraternity President Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Litchfeild Park AZ Posts: 11,490 Blog Entries: 2	Super glue? Why you asking about super glue? But to answer your question you can get it at hobby store. Just make sure it's gel. __________________ Jimmy MASVC President Dishes are done man! Current Tank Info: 300 in progress

04/01/2011, 03:26 PM	#6
geaux xman Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 3,279	jb waterweld is often recommended. __________________ - Miracles 180g 60x30x23" rimless FOWLR - Youtube video: Miracles 180g March 2013

04/01/2011, 02:58 PM	#4
ian09 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Torrance, CA Posts: 382	I see, thanks! I will look into it. Any suggestions of where to purchase super glue gel?

04/01/2011, 03:56 PM	#7
JoeRonda Made in the U.S.A. Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Washington,PA Posts: 694	AquaStik epoxy is a waste of money, I will tell you that. I just free stack everything, and for affixing corals I would use superglue gel.

04/01/2011, 04:05 PM	#8
stevie-o Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 338	i get my super glue gel at the dollar store its 3 tubes for a dollar

04/01/2011, 04:15 PM	#9
ian09 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Torrance, CA Posts: 382	Sorry, I meant the gel. So it can be any super glue gel? Does it have to have that ingredient that starts with a "c" and ends in "acrylate?" Thanks for all the feedback everyone! Now will I be able to use the super glue gel once i get it and use it on my liverock that is currently cycling in my tank? Can I apply it in the wet liverock and piece them together? If so, how long will I have to leave the wet liverock out of the water to wait for the glue to cure before I can place it back in my cycling tank? I'm using my iPhone and browsing the web for answers takes too long. I think Reef Central should have an app for our phones haha!

04/01/2011, 04:38 PM	#10
bnumair Dr. Reef at ur service Join Date: May 2009 Location: Tulsa, Ok, USA Posts: 7,751 Blog Entries: 15	i have successfully foamed all my tank setups with GREAT STUFF cans bought at any lowes or homedepot. its never caused any problem for me over 7 yrs now. only advice i have is foam outside the tank and let it cure for some time to become solid. then move them back in the tank. __________________ Water Quality: NO3 0,Phos 0,Cal 440,Alk 7.5,Mag 1300 "Reef Fast, You Crash, Reef Slow, You Pass" Mike's Reef 3:16 Current Tank Info: 350g DT,95g sump, 50g Frag tank, 4800gph return 4x Sea swirls. 6x AI Vega Color. 200# Pukani rock, dual recirculating skimmer, Biopellet, GFO Carbon rx's, Cal rx. Closed loop. 1.5hp chiller, genesis renew. Apex & RKE

04/01/2011, 05:01 PM	#11
Sisterlimonpot R.C. Fraternity President Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Litchfeild Park AZ Posts: 11,490 Blog Entries: 2	No. You don't want to use superglue to adhere the rock. That will take a lot of glue and make a big mess. __________________ Jimmy MASVC President Dishes are done man! Current Tank Info: 300 in progress

04/01/2011, 06:54 PM	#12
JacknJill Moved On Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: El Segundo Posts: 51	good ole superglue always works for me

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