Epoxy needed for final touches

[Rick76]

Ok... so after having to take my aquascape apart due to being overwhelmed with polyps - I decided to rebuild using a floating reef aquascape ( which I have always wanted).

Just a few final touches needed.... I need a reef safe expoxy similar to polygem, which can be moulded underwater. Any suggestions? I don't need to cover large areas - just a small small gaps.

Here's what I have so far ... all DIY custom acrylic [emoji16]

 

[cracker]

Hello Rick, I "think " any 2prt wil work as along as it's properly cured. I'm not positive so, I really like the floating scaping.Where did You get the clear rod? Thanks

 

[Rick76]

Hello Rick, I "think " any 2prt wil work as along as it's properly cured. I'm not positive so, I really like the floating scaping.Where did You get the clear rod? Thanks

Hi Cracker,
Thanks for the reply. I wasn't sure whether there was a more substantial epoxy out there.

The rods I got from eBay! I spent ages ringing acrylic companies... with very little success - then good old eBay came to the rescue. The whole platform is held up on a single sheet of acrylic with 4 rods propping it all up.

2 part shopping today then lol

 

[cracker]

Thanks for the Ebay tip. I've also had problems finding the stuff. I will check it out now !

 

[Rick76]

Thanks for the Ebay tip. I've also had problems finding the stuff. I will check it out now !

If it helps the eBay user was engineering_suppliers

Cheap & very quick delivery!

 

[cracker]

Thanks, I have already checked it out.

 

[ChitownRomeo]

As far as epoxy I ALWAYS use Epo Putty. For the last 12 years. it feels like chewing gum. You can mold it underwater and it does not make the skimmer go crazy one bit.

http://www.marcorocks.com/aquascape-supplies/epo-putty-100g/

 

[spiraling]

FWIW, I didn't have any luck with two part. It came apart almost immediately. I used one for the aquarium, but not the one shown. Also avoid hydraulic cement. It works great at first but deteriorates in about 6 months.

Sweet rockscape. how many gallons?

 

[Rick76]

FWIW, I didn't have any luck with two part. It came apart almost immediately. I used one for the aquarium, but not the one shown. Also avoid hydraulic cement. It works great at first but deteriorates in about 6 months.

Sweet rockscape. how many gallons?

Thanks for the advice - still trying various options lol

I only have a small tank - 45 gallon, but it still manages to sink an amazing amount of money. Still even after 4 years it amazes me how much I have to learn [emoji16]

 

[cracker]

Never can Know it all. That's what makes this endeavour challenging and fun !