Possible to thin down super glue?

[paul01609]

Bit of a daft question no idea if it’s possible but here goes, i Found a good price super glue here in the uk but it’s a little to thick and I would like to thin it down if at all possible ? It’s fir a aquascape
many thanks

 

[Waters]

That is the first time I have ever heard of anybody wanted to thin down superglue.....it is usually the opposite for scaping. What are you trying to do that the thick stuff is too thick? As long as it is pliable you want that stuff as thick as possible for gluing rock and frags. That being said, I "think" you can thin it down with pure acetone or cyanoacrylate of the same chemical composition with lower viscosity.

 

[paul01609]

Using it for filling the gaps of the rock but seems a bit thick to soak in to the sand properl.
it will be perfect for frags

 

[Waters]

Using it for filling the gaps of the rock but seems a bit thick to soak in to the sand properl.
it will be perfect for frags

Rather than soaking it is sand, I would glue the rocks together than just mash the sand into the joints, with extra superglue if needed. You won't be able to tell the difference in a couple of months anyways.

 

[Tamberav]

Saltwater breaks superglue down over time. I would not try and do some complicated aquascape with superglue. You could buy some 2 part reef putty.

 

[paul01609]

Yes might use putt then cover that in glue and rock dust to hide the joints