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10-31-2005, 08:51 PM
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| | Scooter Blennie
Join Date: Sep 2005 Age: 26
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|  Reef glue
Ok, there are so many out there that I must ask the question... what is the best glue to glue frags to live rock? I have tons of small frags that keep falling off where I place them and need these guys to stay put.
Thanks in advanced!
-Enrique
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11-01-2005, 08:39 AM
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| | Sailfin Tang
Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: SF/Monterey Bay Area, CA
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 | Re: Reef glue
My personal favorite is IC Gel by BSI Adhesives. Nice thick gel with a good set up time. FWIW, I've blown thu about 15 of them this year alone. Hundreds of frags  http://www.bsiadhesives.com/Pages/hobby/ca.html
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11-11-2005, 06:18 AM
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| | Plankton
Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Philadelphia Pa Area
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I have used the ZAP gel with great success, but I personally love the Loctite Gel. it is cheap and very gooey! I also use a ZAP-a-Gap (for models) for things on reef plugs. it is cheaper than the gels, and since reef plugs are more or less smooth, it works great and sets FAST! | |
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11-11-2005, 10:23 AM
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| | Fire Shrimp
Join Date: May 2005 Location: Atlanta, GA
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Don't use Aquastick Epoxy. I used that stuff about 3 months ago. It drove my Protein Skimmer crazy for like a week...what a mess. . | |
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11-11-2005, 01:55 PM
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| | Gigas Clam
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I use this stuff. It is nice and thick and the tube is pretty big. Good deal. http://www.drmaccorals.com/sys-tmpl/...oods&UID=10039
Jay
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11-11-2005, 03:03 PM
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| | 3reef Sponsor
Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Brookfield, IL Age: 32
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I agree with Gresham, Bob Smith's glues are great! I prefer the Maxi-Cure in conjunction with the Insta-Set. Sets almost instantly, minimizing exposure to the air. _________ Your #1 Source for Fauna Marin, GHL/Profilux, ZEOvit & Hagen Products!
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11-11-2005, 05:25 PM
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| | Purple Spiny Lobster
Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Clinton Twp, Michigan Age: 27
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My favorite glue is Duro Super Glue Gel. I have tried using several different super glue gels and this one seems to set the best underwater. If you want to glue your frags underwater make sure you purchase a Gel super glue. Regular super glue will just dissipate in the water.
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11-11-2005, 07:39 PM
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| | Bristle Worm
Join Date: May 2004 Location: Huntsville, Alabama
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Super glue gel works good, Thats what they use at my LFS.
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11-11-2005, 10:07 PM
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| | Scooter Blennie
Join Date: Sep 2005 Age: 26
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I just purchased Zap gel for pretty cheap, gonna try it on a small frag soon. I'll keep you guys posted. | |
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