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03-27-2006, 10:24 PM
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Solid Epoxy for corals = Over active skimmer?
Has anyone else had a problem with the solid epoxy used for attaching corals/rocks triggering their skimmer to overflow with wet foam?
 If so how long should this last?
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03-27-2006, 11:00 PM
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Ya it happens very often. It has go on for 2 days for me.
I was able just to drop the water level in the skimmer for the 2 days J
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03-28-2006, 04:37 PM
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Well it looks like my skimmer is finally settling down to more reasonable levels...
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03-28-2006, 04:55 PM
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7 days!!!!
My euroreef is unstoppable when I use epoxy. 7 days plus to slow it down. If the riser pipe is even installed at lowest level it still spills over the cup. I have found a fresh bag of carbon in high flow area of sump will resolve the problem but so far 7 days the last few times!!!!! Does anyone use super glue Gel underwater wth success??
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03-28-2006, 05:18 PM
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Superglue works.. it's just a PITA, and it's messy. Usually, you take the frag and rock out, place a generous dab on the rock, place the frag. Hold in place for a few seconds, then place it back under water (still applying pressure) It will bond then.
It's messy though.. at least IME, and quite the pain!
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03-28-2006, 05:27 PM
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I think that is part of, if not his main, question. (IMHO). Cheers ,
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Mark. Last edited by Johnny Reefer; 03-28-2006 at 05:27 PM. Reason: Typo
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03-28-2006, 05:27 PM
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I usually let the glue dry for a few minutes before adding the frag back into the tank. If you've ever seen pics of reefs in the tropics at low tide, being out of the water for a few minutes will not hurt most corals, especially if they're happy & growing well enough to frag. I've done this with digitatas, zoos especially.
Anthony
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03-28-2006, 05:29 PM
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Oops, my bad. To answer the question, no. I have not had my skimmer go nuts from using Superglue.
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03-28-2006, 07:42 PM
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cant remove my rock easily, So my question is I heard you can apply lots to the frag dip in water this film of water will harden the glue , wait a minute and put in tank and glue to any rockwork, Basically does anyone have sucess glueing without taking the rock out of the water? thanks
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03-28-2006, 08:02 PM
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I dunno about that one. I think you would have to be very fast.... fast in terms of , place the glue, and place the frag in spot very fast, otherwise the glue will harden and it wont work.
Actually, I have tried this, and no.. it doesn't really work. Unless your speed racer, the glue just goes all funky when it hits water.
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