Safe "Non-Aquarium Intended" Epoxies (per manufacturer).

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  1. Renee@LionfishLair

    Renee@LionfishLair 3reef Sponsor

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    These are epoxies that are found at places like Home Depot, Walgreens, Big Lots etc etc that aren't really intended for aquarium use. I emailed the manufacturers and asked if they would be safe in submerged saltwater applications in aquariums with fish and coral. This is what they had to say.

    POWER POXY

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    SAFE! (after cure. Do NOT add to aquarium with inhabitants until 24 hours after the putty was mixed.)


    PC MARINE

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    SAFE! (after cure. Do NOT add to aquarium with inhabitants until 24 hours after the putty was mixed.)

    MSDS


    WATERWELD

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    Safe! Said you did NOT have to wait 24 hours.

    MSDS



    AQUAMEND

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    SAFE! (after cure. Do NOT add to aquarium with inhabitants until 24 hours after the putty was mixed.)

    USES per Manufacturer
    Coral Propagation!!!!!!!

    MSDS
     
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  2. stepho

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    Awesome. We sell waterweld at my hardware store so I can get it wholesale. Good to know its safe.
     
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  3. vankirk

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    I've came Really close to using Mighty Putty before because it sure seems just like the stuff at my LFS. Thanks for the info.
     
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  4. reefmonkey

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    HomeDepot used to sell the AquaMend but switched it out for the WaterWeld.
    I used AquaMend in the beginning and never waited for it to cure. The only issue I ever had was the skimmer would go a little nuts for a bit. Use the JB stuff now.
     
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  5. Renee@LionfishLair

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    I'm sure they're playing it safe...
     
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  6. offensetaken

    offensetaken Montipora Digitata

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    Awesome info! Thanks for sharing Incognito....And Reefmonkey :)
     
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  7. blackraven1425

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    There's another I use, by Oatley. It's in the plumbing section at Lowes.

    I don't know if they would consider it "Reef-safe", but I've used about 7 tubes of it in my tank and no problems, other than the normal skimmer issues. It gets hot (like other epoxy), so you don't want it to be right up on the coral's tissue.
     
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  8. theaquapond

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    Thanks for the info Incognito
     
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  9. Renee@LionfishLair

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    I emailed them... stay tuned.
     
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  10. reefmonkey

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    Yes I'm sure you are right. It's probably a liable issue. I also use Dap 100% clear silicone. That packaging says right on it that it's not intended for aquarium use. I believe that GE I clear make the same claim.
     
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