2006-08-31 10:31:06 · 8 answers · asked by Cobalt 2 in Pets ➔ Fish
SLO-ZAP CA:
Good general use.
Net Wt. 1 oz; also available in 0.25 oz, 0.5 oz and 2 oz sizes.
Cost $5.99
Source - Hobby Town USA
Slow Jet Extra Thick Professional Grade:
I like the convenience of large quantities. If you are just beginning to experiment with gluing and do not have several specemens to attach it would be best to stick to the smaller bottels. We have also noticed that this pacticular glue does not work well with heavier cuttings. Good for base rock gluing out of water but, does not hold for an extended period.
Net Wt. 1 oz; also available in 0.5 oz and 2 oz sizes.
Cost $4.99
Source - Hobby Town USA
Loctite® Quick Tite® Super Glue Gelmatic
This glue works the best for me in base rock gluing. This CA comes out of the dispenser very thick. I like the dispenser because it is very convenient and controllable. This CA holds the more difficult specimens in place.
Net Wt.: 5 gms
Cost: $2.99
Source: Payless Drug
Ross Super Glue:
This CA is very good in general use. This glue seems to hold rock to rock and specimenns seem to attach with greater success than most other glues tried. With all the different glues tested at the Foundation so far this one is a favorite.
Net Wt. 2 gms: 2 tubes equaling 4 gms - one tube of glue remover
Cost $2.79
Source - Office Depot
3M Pronto CA50 Gel
Non-sag; gap filling.
Source: MSDS of 3M Adhesives
Coating and Sealers Division
St. Paul, MN 55144
Phone: (612)733-1110
Slo-Zap® CA
Good general use.
Net Wt.: 1 oz; also available in 0.25 oz, 0.5 oz and 2 oz sizes
Cost: $5.99
Source: HobbyTown USA
2006-08-31 10:58:08 · answer #1 · answered by steamroller98439 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The only really safe "glue" is 100% pure clear silicone sealant. Do not use anything that has any kind of germicide in it that claims to inhibit fungus, it will leach into the water and kill your fish.
It can be purchased at Home Depot for about $5 for a large tube. That is about half of what it would cost you at a pet store. Make sure you get 100% pure silicone.
2006-08-31 14:52:26 · answer #2 · answered by 8 In the corner 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
IF you are building glass to glass, make sure glass is very clean and use only GE Silicon caulk. You will have to "clamp" the glass together while the caulk sets (24 hours)...use big "rubber bands" to do this, make sure tank is square and set to bottom ...do not move while the caulk is curing. Allow about 3-4 days before filling. Make sure the glass is heavy enough to withstand the horizontal and vertical pressures of the water...the deeper the tank, the thicker the glass. 1/4" plate should be good for up to about 30 gallons, after than, you have to special order glass and can get very expensive. Usually cheaper to buy a tank than t make one. Good luck
2006-08-31 10:37:48 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
pure silicon. You can get it at your local fish shop - or on line.
Depending on the size of tank and deal you get on glass - it is cheaper to buy one. Saying that - it will cost me nearly 600 for a 6x2x2 but will only cost 100-200 in building supplies, but it relies on how trustful you are of your own skills :)
2006-08-31 10:44:42 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You have to use silicon. I've done many repairs to my leaky fish tanks using silicon. You can get it at your local pet store, make sure it is aquarium aproved if you get it from a non pet store.
2006-08-31 14:06:04 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Non toxic water proof glue
2006-08-31 13:28:27 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Neoprene, it resits well to humidity, if you let it dry long enough.
2006-08-31 10:36:49 · answer #7 · answered by Espectacularrrrr! 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
silicone
2006-08-31 12:29:42 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋