Had to remove rock. Now can't put it back lol

[Michael Gray]

So I removed all my rock to remove a trigger with a swollen chin and not eating. Also gave me a chance to brush all the dang GHA I been battling for months. While pulling out the rock. Pieces that were cemented broke. So I can't put it secure enough the way I had it. And being now barebottom. It's risky. I'd like to make sure it's safe. That being said. Is there a putty or something to put rocks together while in the tank. Or do I need to take it out and cement. Let dry and put it back in?

 

[Flippers4pups]

There's quite a few reef safe epoxies out there that can be used underwater. Many online reefing stores sell it.

 

[gabrieltackitt]

I think that Nyos Reef Cement can be used underwater, just may need longer to cure.

EDIT: I was thinking of Aquaforest Stone Fix.

[:en]Aquaforest Stone Fix - Aquaforest Official Website[:pl]Aquaforest Stone Fix - oficjalna strona Aquaforest[:]

aquaforest.eu

 

[vetteguy53081]

 

[Michael Gray]

I ordered this. Now I plan on only pressing it inta rocks to keep it from sliding. But how strong is this. Could I actually branch off a shelf with this stuff if wanted??

 

[kapnkush608]

JB water weld

 

[Mattg023]

I ordered this. Now I plan on only pressing it inta rocks to keep it from sliding. But how strong is this. Could I actually branch off a shelf with this stuff if wanted??

Yes but also use super glue in addition to the epoxy... since you’ll be working with wet rock you’ll need to super glue, then epoxy, then more super glue on the other side. The super glue will hold the epoxy to the rock while it cures

 

[vetteguy53081]

I ordered this. Now I plan on only pressing it inta rocks to keep it from sliding. But how strong is this. Could I actually branch off a shelf with this stuff if wanted??

I use this all the time and it really bond’s well

 

[Michael Gray]

I use this all the time and it really bond’s well

I guess I have to set the piece in a shelf and then out something under it bracing it until it fully hardens??

 

[vetteguy53081]

I guess I have to set the piece in a shelf and then out something under it bracing it until it fully hardens??

It cures in minutes. Bracing it wouldn’t hurt