Reef Live Rock Cement

[reefcat07]

If my landscape broke what's the best cement I can use to cement live rock together?

Not coral cement but live rock cement that can hold a piece of live rock about 10lbs?

 

[Mr. Mojo Rising]

there is putty, and there is cement. I dont think there is coral cement or live rock cement. I think you mean putty, which usually comes in a stick. It hardens after you apply it, I'm sure it could hold 10 lbs if you use enough. I'm not aware of anything esle.

 

[ScottJ]

I've used JB Weld 'Waterweld' and gel super glue. Gel first, waterweld to the gel, then gel again to the other rock. I think it works best when the rocks are dry.

 

[Cell]

I use JB Weld with superglue as well.

Thinset superglue and sand is the new popular method.

 

[fishface NJ]

I used Aquaforest Stone Fix. It will hold any heavy rock structure.

 

[N.Sreefer]

You could use any of the above mentioned or emarco if you use the emarco or similar you can put damp newspaper or facecloths over the top of the rock to keep the rock "alive", but the attachment points dry enough for the product to set.

 

[reefcat07]

I've used JB Weld 'Waterweld' and gel super glue. Gel first, waterweld to the gel, then gel again to the other rock. I think it works best when the rocks are dry.

Thanks Scott. Found the jb weld but which super glue can I use.

Also do I mix both products together?

 

[reefcat07]

I use JB Weld with superglue as well.

Thinset superglue and sand is the new popular method.

Thanks Scott. Found the jb weld but which super glue can I use.

Also do I mix both products together?

 

[ScottJ]

I like Loctite gel, but any gel type super glue will work. First put the super glue on one rock where you want it to mate, then smash the putty into it, then put some super glue on the other rock you want to join and smash it into the putty. Hold them together till the super glue sets. You can pack some sand into any glue that oozes out of the joint to kind of hide it. Be generous with the super glue and kneed the putty really well.

You can use the same method to glue frags onto your rocks or plugs.

 

[reefcat07]

I like Loctite gel, but any gel type super glue will work. First put the super glue on one rock where you want it to mate, then smash the putty into it, then put some super glue on the other rock you want to join and smash it into the putty. Hold them together till the super glue sets. You can pack some sand into any glue that oozes out of the joint to kind of hide it. Be generous with the super glue and kneed the putty really well.

You can use the same method to glue frags onto your rocks or plugs.

Thanks Scott! Will try your method out and let you know how things come out.