reef glue?

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reef glue?

Post by curlysister » Fri Apr 13, 2018 9:36 pm

I went to the pet store and asked for aquarium glue (I want to glue some shells onto a plastic container so that the crabs can climb it, as well as being a hidey hut). They sold me a product called 'Reef Glue' (cyanoacrylate gel). I just want to be sure this is a safe product. Thanks!
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Re: reef glue?

Post by wodesorel » Fri Apr 13, 2018 9:58 pm

It might not hold depending on how smooth the plastic is. Reef glue is just plain superglue, the stuff is surprisingly non-toxic when used underwater. For air breathers it has to dry completely to be safe.
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Re: reef glue?

Post by curlysister » Sat Apr 14, 2018 1:57 pm

Okay, so worst case scenario is that it won't hold, as long as I let it dry for a few days before putting in the tank?
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Re: reef glue?

Post by wodesorel » Sat Apr 14, 2018 4:58 pm

Yep!
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Re: reef glue?

Post by curlysister » Sat Apr 14, 2018 10:39 pm

Thank you!
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