Epoxy or mortar

[Roachbeef19]

So what's everyone recommend to attach your rock to each other? I saw a mortar mix that's out has anyone used that? I wanna build some structures then cycle in trash cans while I wait for my tank to be built

 

[Dvanlier05]

I've used aquaforest stone fix and it works great. Also standard aquarium putty sticks work good but can get expensive if u need a lot.

 

[zapbap99]

either way your skimmer will go crazy for bit

 

[Roachbeef19]

I wanna build some fixtures and cycle the rock in trash cans. My tank is still 10 weeks out

 

[Roachbeef19]

Need a product that is sting where I can pick a structure of rock up all as one and put it in the tank without falling apart

 

[zapbap99]

yea either works

 

[AZMSGT]

E-marco 400 mortar is the best to use for the strongest structures. I can pick up a 40lbs set of rocks that I used mortar on and it holds tight. Epoxy structures break and fail at 20lbs.

Take my word for it, take your time. Build the structure in several sections that will go in and out if you ever need to pull it out. Wish I took more time back when I did mine.

 

[Roachbeef19]

E-marco 400 mortar is the best to use for the strongest structures. I can pick up a 40lbs set of rocks that I used mortar on and it holds tight. Epoxy structures break and fail at 20lbs.

Take my word for it, take your time. Build the structure in several sections that will go in and out if you ever need to pull it out. Wish I took more time back when I did mine.

Yeah that's the product I was looking at. Did you put globs between 2 pieces or put them together and put the mortar on the outside?

 

[siggy]

I like to use cement, The AF is ok and The Nyos was awesome but pricey. Marco rock has a good kit.

 

[Eight]

Yeah that's the product I was looking at. Did you put globs between 2 pieces or put them together and put the mortar on the outside?

I've tried several epoxies and I agree E Marco 400 is hands down the way to go. I built a heavy structure out of Tonga branch that is cantilevered off the sand bed.

I also detailed out how I built the structure using E Marco step by step as I attached each piece in my build thread:

Build Thread - Jason's Reefer 250: Fish added! Sump Mod, Clarisea, custom plumbing, aquascape w/E-Marco, IKEA cabinet mod. (Pic heavy!)

So not being a sports fan, I took advantage of Superbowl weekend to put a lot of work into the tank. Plumbing is pretty much done save for a few final tweaks. I was lucky and have only very minor drips which should be easily remedied. I'm pretty thrilled with the plumbing. It's dead quiet...

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