what is the adhiesive to bond live rock??

[slytat]

I have a 74 gallon bow-front right now and I am going to up grade to a 220 gallon in-wall set up, in my theatre room. My question is when I put my live rock into my new set-up I want to have the rock permanetly where i want it. I would like to know what is the best glue to use?


Thanks

[RyanMcLaughlin]

There is the hold fast epoxy. It cures underwater.

[dileggi]

An LFS suggested the hold fast epoxy to me as well. It cures wet.

[warrenm107]

You can also find the "hold fast putty" at Home Depot. Cheaper.

[reefworm]

the Home Depot stuff works as well as anything - which you will understand to mean inconsistent. I've had rock hold with various putties, epoxies, etc. and refuse to bond with the same stuff. If you're building a structure whose stability is imperative - holding up other rock, precarious positions, etc. - drill holes in the rocks and join with plastic/acrylic rods and epoxy to make sure they stay together.

By the way, welcome to RC

[bertoni]

To Reef Central

I agree that the epoxy products don't tend to stick very strongly, in my experience. Acrylic bar supports do help.

[george81]

get the stuff deltec makes....i forget what its called aqauscape or something....its really strong and good.