Epoxy Putty

[pvh]

I was wondering if I can use those epoxy putty you see in the hardware store to use in the tank or will they contaminate the tank?

If not where can I get glue and epoxy?

 

[Mrs Fish]

I believe it will contaminate it. You should use a reef safe puty ...

 

[Peter Fernandes]

Watch your skimmer with the reef safe stuff. Mine went BERZERK and almost started to overflow!

 

[smcnally]

You can use the "Aquamend" kind they sell at Home Depot and the Loctite marine kind sold at Lowes. The main thing you need to look for is that they don't contain any metals.

 

[rusty18]

Steve beat me to it, I have used it with no issues. There is this link and you can do a search as well for more feedback.
http://www.bostonreefers.org/forums/showthread.php?t=47657&highlight=aquamend

 

[pvh]

Do they stock the "Aquamend" in the paint section?

 

[smcnally]

It's in the Adhesives section.

 

[pvh]

Thanks.

 

[rusty18]

its always been in stock when I have gone to HD looking for it.

 

[Greg Hiller]

As other have mentioned Aquamend will work, but it's not as easy to use as some of the aquarium brands. It's a little 'stickier' and not as strong until it sets up. Also, the white color kind of stands out in a tank.

 

[TomD]

I agree. The white is the only issue I have with it. Almost everything in my tank is secured right to the rockwork, I hate frag plugs. The white stands out a lot until it gets covered in coraline.