Hot Glue Reef Safe?

Duke4Life · Oct 28, 2016

I've seen mixed results when researching this. Is hot glue safe to use for reef projects?

ReefQueen · Oct 28, 2016

I tried it with no ill effects in my nano, but it does not hold things together well once wet.

helen ann · Oct 28, 2016

For the love of goodness ... Pop tarts and now glue guns?!?! What are you doing over there?!?!

Duke4Life · Oct 28, 2016

helen ann said:
For the love of goodness ... Pop tarts and now glue guns?!?! What are you doing over there?!?!

Soon enough everyone will find out. Starting to hit my stride with this redesign.

helen ann · Oct 28, 2016

Duke4Life said:
Soon enough everyone will find out. Starting to hit my stride with this redesign.

Yeeehaw! Can't wait to see!!!

Salty1962 · Oct 28, 2016

It works for a short time but as micro algae starts, it eventually comes apart. Tried it when I started my tank up last year.

Duke4Life · Oct 28, 2016

Good to know as I don't want what I need this for failing. Off to the store later for more super glue. Used 8 already and need about 20 more lol

helen ann · Oct 28, 2016

Duke4Life said:
Good to know as I don't want what I need this for failing. Off to the store later for more super glue. Used 8 already and need about 20 more lol

Running out to buy stock in super glue!

Duke4Life · Oct 28, 2016

helen ann said:
Running out to buy stock in super glue!

+1 it's just so handy in this hobby

Chrisfish · Oct 28, 2016

Duke4Life said:
Good to know as I don't want what I need this for failing. Off to the store later for more super glue. Used 8 already and need about 20 more lol

I get mine at the dollar store!!

Randy Holmes-Farley · Oct 28, 2016

The polymers used in hot melt glues will be reef safe.

That is a different question whether they will hold in your application, however. Some may not hold long term underwater unless the surfaces being glued have a lot of roughness to key into.