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Thread: Can hot melt be use in aquarium?

  1. 24th Nov 2008, 15:56 #1
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    Can hot melt be use in aquarium?

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    I intend to use hot melt to glue some rocks together.
    Is it safe for fauna?
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  2. 24th Nov 2008, 19:15 #2
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    You mean those glue-gun?

    I think the glue would come off the rocks when wet. I tried before. Hope you have better luck.
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    I've seen Marine tanks use super glue gel to attach coral frags to stones and bases.

    Not sure if its safe for freshwater though
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    Quote Originally Posted by juggler View Post
    You mean those glue-gun?

    I think the glue would come off the rocks when wet. I tried before. Hope you have better luck.


    Yes, I'm thinking of using those hot melt glue gun....

    If it is not water-proof, then have to use something else....

    How about super glue? Anybody used it before? Safe for fauna?
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    If you have come this far, you should be considering silicone which are aquarium safe.
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    silicone need curing time, the longer the better.. Would prefer epoxy, curing time only 1 hour..
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    Silicon would be a safer bet bro.
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    I use epoxy for my DIY CO2 reactor, been using it for 2 years, nothing happen yet but different epoxy may have different result. I use the one that save for plates and cups.

    For silicon glue, you also ned to find the one that gaded for aquarium but as long as you buy at LFS, it should be safe.
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  9. 26th Nov 2008, 01:59 #9
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    Epoxy that is safe for plates & cups (safe for human) sounds good. I'll try to look for it.

    I know silicone is ok, just that it will need a longer time to cure... and it smells...
    Last edited by Wackytpt; 13th Dec 2008 at 21:08. Reason: remove immediate quote
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  10. 1st Dec 2008, 17:02 #10
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    Silicon. Your nearest aquarium will have it. There is an Aquarium Grade/Safe type.
    - Always Exceptions to the Rules -
    - Explain yourself thoroughly in the forums not just state the obvious -
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    Epoxy the way to go, better than silicone for gluing stuff like stones.

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    hot glue is good for holding plants to driftwood or rocks in terrariums. the plants will take root by the time the glue melts away.
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