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Old 07-16-2014, 03:54 AM
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Hmmm,

Maybe I did it wrong. Though I can't see how it could be screwed up, it's just mixing up two parts...
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Honestly, my skimmer has never reacted to any type of epoxy. Lots of people report this, so not sure why.
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Old 07-16-2014, 04:57 AM
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Honestly, my skimmer has never reacted to any type of epoxy. Lots of people report this, so not sure why.
Maybe your success was quick manipulation time underwater
I found when I messed with it too much it just leached everywhere

I used Tunze Coral Fix and not only did it upset my skimmer, the film that floated around coated my pumps and messed up my skimmer cup
I had to remove the crap with some pretty strong cleaner and my cup now has micro cracks
I used the same stuff in a tub to build structures. I ran a powerhead and heater to cure it and not only did it coat the heater, it gummed up the powerhead. Nasty stuff to remove after the fact

I now only use Ecotech Coral Glue for everything, including glueing structures
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I now only use Ecotech Coral Glue for everything, including glueing structures
I used this glue the handle back on a coffee cup. I suppose it's good for frags on plugs. Other than that, it would be my least fave option.

The new epoxy I'm using, which I can't exactly remember the name, works great. Just mounted a couple more frags tonight. It was enjoyable -lol
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Just mounted a couple more frags tonight. It was enjoyable -lol
One for this broken cup, one for this frag
Another for this broken plate, one for this frag

None for any broken fingers ?
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The new epoxy I'm using, which I can't exactly remember the name, works great. Just mounted a couple more frags tonight. It was enjoyable -lol
so.. whats the name of this epoxy?
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Old 07-16-2014, 05:29 AM
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so.. whats the name of this epoxy?
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I used to think that, but after using a full tube of that, and a full tube of another brand, I prefer the other brand. Not as slimey, easier to work with and a bit cleaner. I threw the package out, but blahblahblah HoldFast, I think it's called.
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No, that's not right. It might be AquaStik Underwater Epoxy
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