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Post by gotareef on Mar 21, 2014 8:11:55 GMT -5
did you find out if it was the wrong kind of epoxy or if it was just mixed to much?
I ask because I just got wood putty to finish a stand waited 2 days for it to dry then I read the package the wood putty never dries (wth)......
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Post by scoobnoob on Mar 21, 2014 10:43:23 GMT -5
It was instant ocean so I assumed it was right, I guess I kneaded it too much I'll done with epoxy.
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Post by gotareef on Mar 21, 2014 12:03:19 GMT -5
epoxy has its uses but like stated in another post use the epoxy to make a shape to hold the coral then superglue the coral in
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Post by quimbypond on Mar 21, 2014 16:50:07 GMT -5
Mine flaked as well. Still holding together, though. Nothing in the tank seems to mind.
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Post by speedyron on Mar 22, 2014 8:30:52 GMT -5
working in the industrial coatings business as a coatings inspector, its well known epoxy wont hold up well to uv light. It has a tendency to chalk out and degrade. Usually, we top coat it with urethane or something to protect it from sunlight. so it is not surprising that a reef tank is not a good environment for the use of epoxy.
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Post by gotareef on Mar 22, 2014 8:41:48 GMT -5
with led you dont have to worry about uv light  I have used epoxy putty for years without a problem (that I didnt cause) |
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Post by speedyron on Mar 22, 2014 19:51:01 GMT -5
so leds dont give off ultra violet light?
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Post by jasonandsarah on Apr 20, 2014 7:28:04 GMT -5
Anyone know if this is reef safe? It says it's drinking water safe and it also says it cures under water but I wasn't sure. I thought I remembered someone saying they use jb weld? Attachments:
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Post by speedyron on Apr 20, 2014 15:58:49 GMT -5
I was told it is not good for reef tank. It works in water like the label says but heard it leaches out.
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Post by speedyron on Apr 20, 2014 16:03:16 GMT -5
I was looking for an epoxy and was only thing i could find at local hardware store. I cant remember who said it was bad but it was someone from this site. maybe I can look up the thread
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Post by jasonandsarah on Apr 20, 2014 16:10:13 GMT -5
I was looking for an epoxy and was only thing i could find at local hardware store. I cant remember who said it was bad but it was someone from this site. maybe I can look up the thread Yea I'd like to know because it says it's safe for people drinking water so Idk how it could say that if it leaches? |
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Post by Matt in Lewiston on Apr 20, 2014 16:19:37 GMT -5
Anyone know if this is reef safe? It says it's drinking water safe and it also says it cures under water but I wasn't sure. I thought I remembered someone saying they use jb weld? I believe I was told this was safe on this forum in the past when I asked, but it was actually cheaper to buy double the amount on eBay with Instant Ocean brand. |
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Post by speedyron on Apr 20, 2014 16:37:08 GMT -5
well think of it this way copper is safe to use for drinking water but your snails will not like it
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I have used epoxy putty for years without a problem (that I didnt cause)
