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KingTitan
11/26/2003, 03:26 PM
is super glue aquarium safe? any kind? i just need to glue some peices of eggcrate to make a box style stariner. if thats not safe is any other quick dry glue safe?

Sloth
11/26/2003, 03:36 PM
I use the gel-type cyanoacrylate (spelling?). I heard that only the cyanoacrylate stuff is reef safe.

I use the stuff without problems. It is completely reef safe. And if you don't believe me, ask my peppermint shrimp. He likes to eat it.

Geepers Creepers
11/26/2003, 03:42 PM
It is safe, but be careful with the uncured glue, keep it from floating around the tank if a fish eats it, it will glue their mouth shut. I let the frags dry in a plastic bowl of tank water first.

Casino
11/26/2003, 04:47 PM
There is also a glue called ZAP gel, I have used it to glue corals to rocks and never had any problems. Holds just like crazy glue too.
http://www.marinedepot.com/md_viewItem.asp?idproduct=EV2185

xeon
11/27/2003, 12:08 AM
I use Duro Gel Super Glue from Wal-Mart. Two tubes for less than $2, you can't beat that.