Gluing rocks question

fernalfer · Apr 25, 2016

I'm starting my aquascape tonight and was wondering what people use to glue their rocks together. Certain rocks i want secured with glue. Also how long after you glue can you fill with water?

Just need a good brand that you know works.

morpheas · Apr 25, 2016

I am not an expert by any means but I think the best way to secure the rocks is to use a masonry bit to make holes and run securing rods through the rocks. Then for attaching reef safe epoxy is also used. I don't think glue is used for putting together aquascapes but maybe someone more experienced can chime in.

morpheas · Apr 25, 2016

You can check this BRS video for more info

fernalfer · Apr 25, 2016

Yeah my rock is to brittle to drill into. gluing is only option. Just want to glue a couple overhang pieces connecting one structure to another

Psiber_Syn · Apr 25, 2016

Try 2 part reef putty it should hold good once it's set good

HiddenUser · Apr 25, 2016

I used this when doing my aquascape --- http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/jurassic-gel-reef-adhesive.html

morpheas · Apr 25, 2016

I've used this to put coral frags onto the rocks http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/two-little-fishies-aquastik-underwater-epoxy-putty.html

I am not sure if it will work for holding rock structures together though but it might. Someone else might be able to help

ruth howard · Apr 25, 2016

I used BRS reefsaver rock and jurassic gel.

jpontier212 · Apr 25, 2016

Call me a newbie guys but i don't have anything adhering my rocks to each other. I simply wedged then to each other and call it done.

morpheas · Apr 25, 2016

Same here, it really depends on the aquascape you're going for and the type of rock you have...

eliramos · Apr 25, 2016

jpontier212 said:
Call me a newbie guys but i don't have anything adhering my rocks to each other. I simply wedged then to each other and call it done.

im the same way but its really hard to put something together thats unique without worrying about everything toppling over!

jpontier212 · Apr 25, 2016

eliramos said:
im the same way but its really hard to put something together thats unique without worrying about everything toppling over!

I agree. I was very fortunate. Although my dry rock made my cycle go longer, ur was easy to aquascape due to the key largo rock. Not very local but I live in palm Beach County. So it's not super outta range

. No glue

Joel B in FL · Apr 25, 2016

I used Marco Rocks E400 cement. Stuff works great and allows you to do some really nice structure without having to drill.

fernalfer · Apr 26, 2016

Well this is what i came up with using absolutely no glue. The eggcrates have made the structures solid. This Marco Rock is great

jsker · Apr 26, 2016

I just tried stonefix from Aquaforest for there reason that epoxy kept breaking lose when I was clean my rock with a tooth brush. I seem to be a hydraulic cement that is reef safe. I re glued my piece in the tank and if seems to be holding.