How to determine the type of glue sticks you have

[angeldtk]

Hello,

I am Ang;edtk and I have some flat rocks that I want to glue artificial aquarium plants to. I have a hot glue gun and have seen comments about using glue sticks that are not water soluble. How to you know what type of glue stick you have?

 

[Specific Ocean]

Welcome! Lots of knowledgeable folks here to ask. I’ve never used a hot glue gun

 

[Peace River]

Welcome to Reef2Reef!!! Not sure about the glue sticks.

 

[BaysEndReef]

 

[KWT]

Welcome to R2R, come in sit down and relax, enjoy
I use the superglue safe for aquarium use, do not know about stick glues

 

[xxkenny90xx]

E6000 is very similar to using a hot glue gun and is reef safe once cured. I'd go that route

 

[xxkenny90xx]

Also

 

[maceto]

Welcome!

 

[vetteguy53081]

Gel superglue is a safe bet or even aquarium sealant

 

[vetteguy53081]

 

[G Santana]

Welcome aboard, all in with super glue gel and aquarium sealant!

 

[Fred2482]

Welcome!

 

[Jeffcb]

Welcome to Reef2Reef!

 

[P-Dub]

Welcome! I have never used nor heard of a hot glue stick being used. I'd go with the tried and true methods listed above. But, one sure way of knowing would be to run a test on some rock and submerge in salt water for a few months. If it still is solid, you will know. What chemicals, if any, might leech from the sticks would require n ICP test to determine.

 

[KJ]

Welcome to R2R!!!

 

[MERKEY]

Hello and welcome to R2R!

 

[Salty Rambler]

Welcome to R2R! I haven't used hot glue before, but if you find a reef safe stick and make it work, you'll have to let us know.

 

[Macbalacano]

Hello,

I am Ang;edtk and I have some flat rocks that I want to glue artificial aquarium plants to. I have a hot glue gun and have seen comments about using glue sticks that are not water soluble. How to you know what type of glue stick you have?

Welcome!

 

[BranchingHammer]

Welcome to reef2reef! I would say gel superglue is a much safer bet than hot glue.

 

[SPR1968]

Welcome to R2R!!!