Anything better than IC Gel superglue?

Aquavaj · Nov 5, 2018

The first tube worked well but this second one is horrible. I'm using it to glue new frags directly to the rocks and even with a huge gob it won't stick. With the first tube I just puncture the "sac" on the rock, hold for 10 secs and it's good. I rarely cuss but this managed to get me to drop a few bombs last night.

I read somewhere that they're using a new formula but I don't know if that's the issue. Do the Gorilla or Loctite gel brands work better?

tdileo · Nov 5, 2018

Dollar store brand, best brand.

Foothill Corals · Nov 5, 2018

BSI is the best that I have used

timrocks311 · Nov 5, 2018

All i know is do not try the Gorilla Glue in a bottle. The glue is fine, but the bottle sucks. I've only ever been able to get half of it out before it hardens and doesn't come out anymore.

I want to try the new Polyplab glue. It looks great. Eat_Sleep_Reef did a good review on youtube about it.

Js.Aqua.Project · Nov 5, 2018

I prefer the Gorilla Glue super glue with the green cap (it is a thicker gel than the blue cap) and it comes in bottle or tube form to suit your preference. I find it easier to get everything out of the tube than the bottle.

DangerDave · Nov 5, 2018

Aquavaj said:
The first tube worked well but this second one is horrible. I'm using it to glue new frags directly to the rocks and even with a huge gob it won't stick. With the first tube I just puncture the "sac" on the rock, hold for 10 secs and it's good. I rarely cuss but this managed to get me to drop a few bombs last night.

I read somewhere that they're using a new formula but I don't know if that's the issue. Do the Gorilla or Loctite gel brands work better?

Try putting it on and off a couple times to get it to stick, it has worked for me plenty of times. I just wish I could wear less of it!

Steve_Skullsplitter0 · Nov 5, 2018

I went through 2 tubes of BRS glue worked great. Also used some from harbor freight. Not as thick but it worked in a pinch. The dollar store stuff kinda floated on water surface and so i quit useing it. But the BRS 20g tube is a good value and works great.