FuEl Posted December 18, 2003 Share Posted December 18, 2003 Hmmm..could'nt find a thread linked to epoxies..so decided to start a new one. Which brands are recommended? I'm sick and tired of getting superglue all over my hands..don't ask why... Quote Always something more important than fish. http://reefbuilders.com/2012/03/08/sps-pico-reef/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member reefer guy Posted December 18, 2003 SRC Member Share Posted December 18, 2003 i am using selley's knead it..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member andysho Posted December 18, 2003 SRC Member Share Posted December 18, 2003 hello reefer guy may i know where do u get this selley's care to tell me more about this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuEl Posted December 18, 2003 Author Share Posted December 18, 2003 i am using selley's knead it..... Found in normal D.I.Y shops? When you mix the 2 parts together..how long does it take to set? It can set with no problems in water right? Quote Always something more important than fish. http://reefbuilders.com/2012/03/08/sps-pico-reef/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanJ Posted December 18, 2003 Share Posted December 18, 2003 NTUC Fairprice might be cheaper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member andysho Posted December 18, 2003 SRC Member Share Posted December 18, 2003 i dun really know how to glue coral or so later use the wrong glue my whole tank will become like a slimy sticky tank ops..... muahahhaha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuEl Posted December 18, 2003 Author Share Posted December 18, 2003 I'm gonna use it to glue my black sun coral..I don't want the polyps at the base to die buried in the sand... Quote Always something more important than fish. http://reefbuilders.com/2012/03/08/sps-pico-reef/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member reefer guy Posted December 18, 2003 SRC Member Share Posted December 18, 2003 i get mine at carrefour for around $3 bucks.... u would know its going to set when u feel it burning hot on ur hands.. dont wait for that to happen coz it really heats up hardens fast.... usually i bring out the rock first let it dry a bit while i mix the 2 parts then when i can feel abit heat, mold it on the rock then get the acro frag stick it in.... let it dry for a minute then put back to tank.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member andysho Posted December 18, 2003 SRC Member Share Posted December 18, 2003 so reefer guy the brand is call selley thread it ar is it in a tube or some sort of container>> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuEl Posted December 18, 2003 Author Share Posted December 18, 2003 Hmmm..it can be set underwater? I don't wanna take out the coral and stress it further..somemore it's such a big piece..real scared of damaging the skeleton against liverock and the glass... Quote Always something more important than fish. http://reefbuilders.com/2012/03/08/sps-pico-reef/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member reefer guy Posted December 18, 2003 SRC Member Share Posted December 18, 2003 fuel, u may want to try sticking suncorals upside down... means underneath rock crevices/caves/cliffs.... i bought a coral glue in a lfs a month ago for quite an expensive price, thought it would be better than selley's as it's meant for corals.... damn waste of money, all the same application and outcome.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member andysho Posted December 18, 2003 SRC Member Share Posted December 18, 2003 think better take out of the water sia use the glue in the water , wonder will it cause any chemical release into the tank a not Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member reefer guy Posted December 18, 2003 SRC Member Share Posted December 18, 2003 so reefer guy the brand is call selley thread it ar is it in a tube or some sort of container>> its called "selley's knead it", comes in a cylindrical plastic container and its not in oil/liquified form, much more like a clay.... fuel, its hard to mold the knead in water as it could barely stick... u have to do it out of the tank, but its not that long anyway... so far i had only 1 casualty doing so, kana rtn.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Cookiemunster Posted December 18, 2003 SRC Member Share Posted December 18, 2003 I use Alteco A+B. Its $6 in roll form. No heat and water proof. Quote My Humble 4ft tank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuEl Posted December 18, 2003 Author Share Posted December 18, 2003 Erm..don't think I can stick this piece upside down..I have seen sun corals in other peoples tank doing well even when placed in well-lit areas.. This piece is very big...bigger than my hand...I don't have any cave that can accomodate this piece..for ease of feeding also...that's why I going to put it upright..... Quote Always something more important than fish. http://reefbuilders.com/2012/03/08/sps-pico-reef/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member andysho Posted December 18, 2003 SRC Member Share Posted December 18, 2003 ok thanks a lot for your info later go to bedok NTUC or whatever hardware shop to look for this stuff kekekek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member pospeh Posted December 18, 2003 SRC Member Share Posted December 18, 2003 I use Alteco A+B. Its $6 in roll form. No heat and water proof. Actually I found Alteco to be quite poor. It is not very sticky and it does attach to the rocks well. The next best I tried is the Wessbond underwater epoxy. The best brand I have used is Two Little Fishes Epoxy. It dries fast and attaches very well to even dirty LR. It is also the most expensive option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Achilles Tang Posted December 18, 2003 Share Posted December 18, 2003 does or does not attach well, pospeh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member pospeh Posted December 18, 2003 SRC Member Share Posted December 18, 2003 Does NOT. It takes forever to cure too, and once it becomes hard, if you touch the colony slightly hard, the whole thing comes off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dispar_Anthias Posted December 18, 2003 Share Posted December 18, 2003 Used selley knead it with no problem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terryansimon Posted December 18, 2003 Share Posted December 18, 2003 hmm. any of the epoxies that work underwater one? as in can apply underwater without removing the liverock? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member mv3i Posted December 18, 2003 SRC Member Share Posted December 18, 2003 i get mine at carrefour for around $3 bucks.... u would know its going to set when u feel it burning hot on ur hands.. dont wait for that to happen coz it really heats up hardens fast.... usually i bring out the rock first let it dry a bit while i mix the 2 parts then when i can feel abit heat, mold it on the rock then get the acro frag stick it in.... let it dry for a minute then put back to tank.... CAR4 selling at 4+ .... a minor correction .... u can find it at the handy aisle .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member reefer guy Posted December 18, 2003 SRC Member Share Posted December 18, 2003 CAR4 selling at 4+ .... a minor correction .... u can find it at the handy aisle .... i stand corrected... thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Cookiemunster Posted December 19, 2003 SRC Member Share Posted December 19, 2003 Actually I found Alteco to be quite poor. It is not very sticky and it does attach to the rocks well. The next best I tried is the Wessbond underwater epoxy. The best brand I have used is Two Little Fishes Epoxy. It dries fast and attaches very well to even dirty LR. It is also the most expensive option. yup I have to agree with pospeh. I have encountered the same freakin frustrating problems. I thought they were all the same. Now I know. hehehe Ok I shall look for the wessbond underwater epoxy. Does anyone have any better brand? Cheap and good? The reason I use Alteco is cos I have been using it for my model kits to repair and patch resin for spray painting. Quote My Humble 4ft tank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member mv3i Posted December 19, 2003 SRC Member Share Posted December 19, 2003 Does anyone have any better brand? Cheap and good? think the selley knead it is pretty good n is relative cheap too ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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