Had to remove rock. Now can't put it back lol

Michael Gray · Jul 13, 2020

So I removed all my rock to remove a trigger with a swollen chin and not eating. Also gave me a chance to brush all the dang GHA I been battling for months. While pulling out the rock. Pieces that were cemented broke. So I can't put it secure enough the way I had it. And being now barebottom. It's risky. I'd like to make sure it's safe. That being said. Is there a putty or something to put rocks together while in the tank. Or do I need to take it out and cement. Let dry and put it back in?

Flippers4pups · Jul 13, 2020

There's quite a few reef safe epoxies out there that can be used underwater. Many online reefing stores sell it.

gabrieltackitt · Jul 13, 2020

I think that Nyos Reef Cement can be used underwater, just may need longer to cure.

EDIT: I was thinking of Aquaforest Stone Fix.

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vetteguy53081 · Jul 13, 2020

Michael Gray · Jul 14, 2020

vetteguy53081 said:

I ordered this. Now I plan on only pressing it inta rocks to keep it from sliding. But how strong is this. Could I actually branch off a shelf with this stuff if wanted??

kapnkush608 · Jul 14, 2020

JB water weld

Mattg023 · Jul 14, 2020

Michael Gray said:
I ordered this. Now I plan on only pressing it inta rocks to keep it from sliding. But how strong is this. Could I actually branch off a shelf with this stuff if wanted??

Yes but also use super glue in addition to the epoxy... since you’ll be working with wet rock you’ll need to super glue, then epoxy, then more super glue on the other side. The super glue will hold the epoxy to the rock while it cures

vetteguy53081 · Jul 14, 2020

Michael Gray said:
I ordered this. Now I plan on only pressing it inta rocks to keep it from sliding. But how strong is this. Could I actually branch off a shelf with this stuff if wanted??

I use this all the time and it really bond’s well