Epoxy Putty - Oatey

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So I went to place another “buy again” order on Amazon for the trusty old Oatey putty “Fix it Stick” 2 part epoxy. It appears that this is no longer available. I went to Home Depot and Lowe’s and both were out of stock.

I am curious what all you other SPS growers are using??

 

[13rodo]

So I went to place another “buy again” order on Amazon for the trusty old Oatey putty “Fix it Stick” 2 part epoxy. It appears that this is no longer available. I went to Home Depot and Lowe’s and both were out of stock.

I am curious what all you other SPS growers are using??

Not sure if there is any difference (also more of an LPS person), but JB Weld Waterweld works well for me and is usually at Home Depot.

 

[exnisstech]

I've been using JB water weld and have used instant ocean hold fast putty. Usually it's water weld since I can get it locally.

 

[Saltyreef]

I use TLF aquastik

 

[X-37B]

For putty I use Tunze coral gum.

 

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I use TLF aquastik

For putty I use Tunze coral gum.

Thanks for the tips! I’d feel better using a putty that’s for the reef trade even though the Oatey putty wasn’t. I am too Leary of introducing a new product that may build up toxins.

 

[13rodo]

Thanks for the tips! I’d feel better using a putty that’s for the reef trade even though the Oatey putty wasn’t. I am too Leary of introducing a new product that may build up toxins.

Fair enough… I keep Tunze coral gum instant too for fast curing. For what it’s worth Waterweld is safe for residential potable water if you need something quick.

 

[X-37B]

Thanks for the tips! I’d feel better using a putty that’s for the reef trade even though the Oatey putty wasn’t. I am too Leary of introducing a new product that may build up toxins.

It sets up hard and fast like 60 seconds and is super easy to mount frags that wont come off.
A couple I just did a few days ago.

 

[13rodo]

It sets up hard and fast like 60 seconds and is super easy to mount frags that wont come off.
A couple I just did a few days ago.

Ya the coral gum is crazy fast… gotta mix and move :)

 

[Bear22]

I've had interesting issues/findings with Tunze Coral gum. And that is, nothing much grows over it. Very few corals, no coralline, not even nuisance algae.

 

[Evil1]

This is what I use when I need to use epoxy and it’s available on Amazon

https://a.co/d/09QLqvil

 

[X-37B]

I've had interesting issues/findings with Tunze Coral gum. And that is, nothing much grows over it. Very few corals, no coralline, not even nuisance algae.

Interesting as I have never observed that. Coral grow right over mine.

 

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I've had interesting issues/findings with Tunze Coral gum. And that is, nothing much grows over it. Very few corals, no coralline, not even nuisance algae.

Algae not growing over it is a good thing! But coral not growing over it would be a slight problem lol

 

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This is what I use when I need to use epoxy and it’s available on Amazon

https://a.co/d/09QLqvil

Ya I was thinking about that but WOW, $23 a tube?!
I used to get 3 tubes of Oatey for $19 delivered….

 

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Does anyone use the glue/accelerator method for acros??

 

[oakcityreefer]

Ya I was thinking about that but WOW, $23 a tube?!
I used to get 3 tubes of Oatey for $19 delivered….

This is the same thing as Oatey but its the same color as my rocks. I like using it because of that. I use a small piece with gel super glue so it goes a long way.