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JOEL	11-28-2009 03:50 PM

glue gun

Is hot glue gun glue reef safe

whatcaneyedo

11-28-2009 07:32 PM

I believe so. Anthony Calfo recommended using one for securing coral in one of his articles. I've tried it though and it didnt work very well. I think you need to make sure both surfaces are dry in order for the glue to hold.

BlueAbyss

11-29-2009 08:42 AM

I think I've read that article... I remember wondering if all glue gun glue sticks were created equal. I've always assumed it was just a low temperature thermoplastic and it should be relatively inert, but... ?

StirCrazy

11-29-2009 03:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlueAbyss (Post 468582)

there are several differnt type of glue gun sticks, from alpurpose low temp, all purpose high temp, to plastic specifice. I would be concerned about the heat involved killing off some of the coral.

Steve

bvlester

11-29-2009 04:10 PM

so what would you recomend insted for mounting a largish piece of monti to a piece of rock?
I have a couple pieses I have prieviously monted one piece tat kind of formed the same shape of the rock it is mounted to almost perfictly so I used gel super glue by titon. These pieces do not conform to the rock that I have and will have very little area to mount there for I believe that I will need a different method.

Bill

StirCrazy

11-29-2009 04:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bvlester (Post 468623)

reef epoxy sticks

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