What glue should I use to stack live rock. cave pillar etc.

[herpencounter]

I need to know what would be a good non-toxic glue/adhesive to stack live rock in to caves, pillars or other rock formations? :wink:

 

[herpencounter]

Does any one use glue to stack rock....

 

[herpencounter]

8O uggg...

 

[trido]

Fridays are somewhat quiet around here.

try something from this page for aquascaping with LR.
http://www.marinedepot.com/md_searchite ... Clearance=
Try this one for light duty frag mounting etc.
http://www.marinedepot.com/md_searchite ... Clearance=

 

[Six-line Wrasse]

Any super glue will work. S'long as it's a cyanoacrylate-based gel you'll be fine. I use Loctite super glue gel for most of the modifications to my live rock and coral mounting.

 

[herpencounter]

Six-line wrasse - Could I find the Loctite super glue gel at home depot or lowes...

trido - They come in 4oz. sticks how much do you think I need to use to get a good grip.

 

[trido]

It depends on what you are mounting. I only use the superglue gel for mounting frags and small corals and the two part epoxy for mounting large corals and aquascaping. One stick of the two part epoxy can get quite a ways IMO. For an epoxy for alot of aquascaping I wouldnt use either of these products. If you read on page three of this thread there is a product described and pics of pillars and columns being built. http://www.reefs.org/phpBB2/viewtopic.p ... c&start=40

And BTW :welcome:

 

[Six-line Wrasse]

herpencounter - Yes.

 

[herpencounter]

Im not doing that much...

Im probably going to have about 20 pounds of rock (29 gall)

But I was thinking of doing a few small arches.

Is the two part epoxy the same as the 5 minute epoxy what’s the difference.

I am asking all these Q's because I don’t want to do anything harmful to the tank…(not like there is anything to harm lol)

 

[Six-line Wrasse]

A two-part epoxy is just like it sounds. You mix both parts and apply. I've found they don't work well unless you can apply significant and constant pressure, hence why I use super glue.

However, I only work in nano reefs. I have a 10 Gal. and a 24 Gal. Nano Cube. So for my purposes I will never need epoxy.

 

[herpencounter]

I have used the 2 part epoxy before for things so I know what I need to do.
So far this seam to be my best bet but...

Idk if there is any thing in it that is toxic?

Im sure the one on that site is fine duh.
But can I use the store bought .

What would be some things to look for.

 

[herpencounter]

OMG! I am so stupid lol if I find a non-toxic epoxy you don’t think there would be anything harmful in it.

I think to much.

 

[Len]

For smaller rockwork, two part epoxy is good. For large work, check out what Sanjay did:
http://reefs.org/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t ... c&start=40

 

[shavo]

I wouldn't glue rocks together. I took a note from sanjay as well and it would be better to drill and put in posts. Came out awesome and sturdy for me.

look at what sanjay did and I also put pictures on my thread in members tank specifications. where i show the drilling and all.

might help you out a little

 

[herpencounter]

Nice tank u have going shavo.

what kind of post where you useing like 1/2in pvc it look like wood to me...

But like i said i have a small space to work with as its only 29 gallon.

P.S. i think your way is best so far easy to take apart if i need to.