Help me aquascape

[onlyreefsnobeef]

Hello guys this is my first aquascape I've done that needs epoxy, the epoxy isn't working, I bought 2 part dd epoxy in gray for some base rock, any tips for this, ill add pics if needed just don't want to move as I have knee issues

 

[Jekyl]

Hello guys this is my first aquascape I've done that needs epoxy, the epoxy isn't working, I bought 2 part dd epoxy in gray for some base rock, any tips for this, ill add pics if needed just don't want to move as I have knee issues

Takes a while to set up. Get a roll of kite string and use it to tie the pieces in place.

 

[onlyreefsnobeef]

Takes a while to set up. Get a roll of kite string and use it to tie the pieces in place.

Okay, so let it sit together in place for a while, how long?

 

[Glue Masters]

We supply CA glue for aquascaping, running 15% off for all r2r members, happy to help)

 

[happyhourhero]

Grind rock to powder > use thin super glue > it makes binds stronger than rock almost instantly.

 

[Jekyl]

Okay, so let it sit together in place for a while, how long?

Probably will vary on thickness of epoxy. I wouldn't skimp on it though. I feel like snails moonlight as bull dozers.

 

[PeterC99]

Do you have accelerator to spray on the epoxy?

 

[onlyreefsnobeef]

Do you have accelerator to spray on the epoxy?

I am using a two part, no accelerator l

 

[F i s h y]

I recommend @Glue Masters thin super glue and sand or rock powder. No need for epoxy or anything else.

 

[onlyreefsnobeef]

Am I doing something wrong

 

[Gedxin]

Epoxy can work really well when you combine it with super glue. Basically mix the epoxy as usual and then put glue on either side when you stick together. It's like a double whammy.

 

[onlyreefsnobeef]

Nope I give up, imma use those plastic beads that melt instead of this

 

[A2dahlberg]

Is that the stuff that is 2 part? What I did is use the set it and prop up the rock so they stay and let it sit for 1/2 hour.

 

[onlyreefsnobeef]

Is that the stuff that is 2 part? What I did is use the set it and prop up the rock so they stay and let it sit for 1/2 hour.

I used a whole ton and now I'm letting it sit, I really only need 2 rocks held

 

[onlyreefsnobeef]

Going well, ill give a update, here's a pick thats help up by me

 

[A2dahlberg]

If that's the stuff off of Amazon for 2 tubs for $10. I would kind of wrap it around the joints and let them sit. While waiting I pushed crumble from the rock I broke into the joints to cover the seam. Once it cures your good. The trick is pushing the epoxy into the cracks and crevasses on both rocks. I used a scrapper from Harbor Freight.

 

[onlyreefsnobeef]

If that's the stuff off of Amazon for 2 tubs for $10. I would kind of wrap it around the joints and let them sit. While waiting I pushed crumble from the rock I broke into the joints to cover the seam. Once it cures your good. The trick is pushing the epoxy into the cracks and crevasses on both rocks. I used a scrapper from Harbor Freight.

Okay, its not a whole ton and the rocks I'm using are heavy, its just the two stacked on each side, also gonna put out some small over hangs

 

[A2dahlberg]

My first time trying it I used crazy glue and cotton balls.


So the epoxy.....