Silicon Glue?

MarbleShark · 07-24-2006, 03:11 PM

I got some fiberglass mesh to go over my overflow because this morning I found 2 of my fish in the overflow. I need to use some silicon glue to adhere the mesh to the overflow. The problem I am facing is that the glues that I have found said you have to let is sit 24 hours to bond. I cannot let my fish go without waterflow and such for 24 hours. In the chat, I was told that 2-3 hours should be ok to let it sit and then be able to use it.

Opinions?

Witfull · 07-24-2006, 03:16 PM

go to walmart and get superglue "GEL" will dry in a few minutes.

MarbleShark · 07-24-2006, 03:17 PM

That is fishie safe? In the chat the other day I was told it had to be silicon from a LFS that said "Fishtank Safe" on it.

Snelly40 · 07-24-2006, 03:18 PM

super glue gel is safe and it will dry fast

billyr98 · 07-24-2006, 03:55 PM

yes its safe, its what i glue my acroporas with..

MarbleShark · 07-25-2006, 02:20 PM

Worked like a charm. Even glued my fingers together!

Snelly40 · 07-25-2006, 02:26 PM

haha,, yeah thats easy to do.. im glad it worked for you

squaregrouper · 08-10-2006, 08:01 PM

Did anyone remember to mention that the Superglue is permanant, and cannot be rmoved for cleanings, repairs, etc???

MarbleShark · 08-14-2006, 02:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by squaregrouper

Did anyone remember to mention that the Superglue is permanant, and cannot be rmoved for cleanings, repairs, etc???

I figured that out on my own.

Snelly40 · 08-14-2006, 05:12 PM

haha, silicon glue is pretty permanent too

jowgafist · 08-14-2006, 06:49 PM

i love super glue gel...works great underwater too...

Snelly40 · 08-14-2006, 07:00 PM

yeah it really does, put a little on both items and stick and hold and Wallah, it stays. beautfiul concept and reef safe

juliocesarurla · 02-26-2007, 12:53 PM

they need to come out with a bigger size tube.

BoomerD · 02-26-2007, 02:53 PM

You can get larger sizes of super glue at most hobby stores.
How about attaching the mesh with zip ties?

07-24-2006, 03:11 PM	#1 (permalink)
MarbleShark Torch coral Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 543 View Gallery Karma Komment	Silicon Glue? I got some fiberglass mesh to go over my overflow because this morning I found 2 of my fish in the overflow. I need to use some silicon glue to adhere the mesh to the overflow. The problem I am facing is that the glues that I have found said you have to let is sit 24 hours to bond. I cannot let my fish go without waterflow and such for 24 hours. In the chat, I was told that 2-3 hours should be ok to let it sit and then be able to use it. Opinions? __________________ Norm

07-24-2006, 03:17 PM	#3 (permalink)
MarbleShark Torch coral Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 543 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Silicon Glue? That is fishie safe? In the chat the other day I was told it had to be silicon from a LFS that said "Fishtank Safe" on it. __________________ Norm

07-24-2006, 03:18 PM	#4 (permalink)
Snelly40 Golden Moray Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 2,450 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Silicon Glue? super glue gel is safe and it will dry fast __________________ Snelly's 90gal Reef-O-Rama *Member-"Crabs Are Evil" Society* In Hoc Signo Vinces

07-24-2006, 03:55 PM	#5 (permalink)
billyr98 Reefing Addict Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Cherry Hill, NJ Posts: 5,400 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Silicon Glue? yes its safe, its what i glue my acroporas with.. __________________ Billyr98 -=NJRC Treasurer=- My 450g Reef Tank ~~~ Its HERE!!!

07-25-2006, 02:20 PM	#6 (permalink)
MarbleShark Torch coral Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 543 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Silicon Glue? Worked like a charm. Even glued my fingers together! __________________ Norm

07-25-2006, 02:26 PM	#7 (permalink)
Snelly40 Golden Moray Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 2,450 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Silicon Glue? haha,, yeah thats easy to do.. im glad it worked for you __________________ Snelly's 90gal Reef-O-Rama *Member-"Crabs Are Evil" Society* In Hoc Signo Vinces

08-10-2006, 08:01 PM	#8 (permalink)
squaregrouper Tubeworm Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Bodymore Murderland Posts: 26 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Silicon Glue? Did anyone remember to mention that the Superglue is permanant, and cannot be rmoved for cleanings, repairs, etc??? __________________ Anything I say, type or think, is my personal opinion, and has nothing to do with my employer or place of employment.

08-14-2006, 05:12 PM	#10 (permalink)
Snelly40 Golden Moray Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 2,450 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Silicon Glue? haha, silicon glue is pretty permanent too __________________ Snelly's 90gal Reef-O-Rama *Member-"Crabs Are Evil" Society* In Hoc Signo Vinces

08-14-2006, 06:49 PM	#11 (permalink)
jowgafist Bryozoan Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 47 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Silicon Glue? i love super glue gel...works great underwater too... __________________ http://members.cox.net/jowgafist/Thr...s/yingyang.gif“Only those who risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go.” ~T.S. Eliot My Tank

08-14-2006, 07:00 PM	#12 (permalink)
Snelly40 Golden Moray Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 2,450 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Silicon Glue? yeah it really does, put a little on both items and stick and hold and Wallah, it stays. beautfiul concept and reef safe __________________ Snelly's 90gal Reef-O-Rama *Member-"Crabs Are Evil" Society* In Hoc Signo Vinces

02-26-2007, 12:53 PM	#13 (permalink)
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02-26-2007, 02:53 PM	#14 (permalink)
BoomerD Reef Shark Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Northern California Posts: 5,633 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Silicon Glue? You can get larger sizes of super glue at most hobby stores. How about attaching the mesh with zip ties? __________________ Intelligence is not knowing all the answers, but knowing where and how to find them! www.google.com

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