Is my epoxy defective, or is it just me?

[Static]

I usually use a blob of epoxy and try to mold it into a crack or hole in the rock. stick the frag in and let it harden. sometimes this is enough, but sometimes the epoxy just isn't stuck to the rock. I have yet to have a frag that isn't stuck in the epoxy by the time it's hard. Anyway the ones that don't stick, I pull the frag out and put superglue on the bottom of the epoxy (that's now perfectly molded to the shape of my rocks).

When using Super glue remember that the catalyst is water, so it will immediately skin over when you immerse it in water. Your blobs have to be large enough so that when you squish it against a rock it will either form into the pores of the rock, or break the skin on the glue, preferably both.

[Mik_101]

Well i never used epoxsy or anything to glue frags on what would you orefer epoxsy or reef glue??

[michika]

Originally Posted by Static

Your blobs have to be large enough so that when you squish it against a rock it will either form into the pores of the rock, or break the skin on the glue, preferably both.

I'll definitely be sure to try this method later today when I attempt to mount up more frags.

[muck]

Originally Posted by Static

Your blobs have to be large enough so that when you squish it against a rock it will either form into the pores of the rock, or break the skin on the glue, preferably both.

I use this method as well and it works great for me. I do find that it is easier (read less mess) using superglue Gel. If you are using regular thick superglue apply generously to the bottom of the frag (or frag plug) and make sure when it enters your tank the glue is facing up and the frag facing down. When it skins over it won't cover half of your frag with glue that way.

[michika]

Cool! Thanks.

I'm now really excited to get home and try this out.