Having zero luck with epoxy

[dstockwell]

This wet epoxy isn’t working. I need to move a torch because RBTA is getting too close. It’s mounted on a small frag square, but I have no flat spots except sand. I have never removed something and don’t want to loose it. I moved it and it looks awkward on the rock, is there anything else that would work.

 

[vetteguy53081]

This wet epoxy isn’t working. I need to move a torch because RBTA is getting too close. It’s mounted on a small frag square, but I have no flat spots except sand. I have never removed something and don’t want to loose it. I moved it and it looks awkward on the rock, is there anything else that would work.

I assume you’re not gluing anemone- don’t if so
Gel superglue works best

 

[dstockwell]

I could use the superglue, the thing is I don’t like how I have to place it. Will take a pick tomorrow, the small square the torch is mounted on is the issue.

 

[dstockwell]

Well I relocated the torch, still not crazy about the epoxy.

 

[Rmckoy]

I’m not sure if it’s related or not .
I once used the reef safe epoxy and within 24 hours every coral I used it on died .

I went back to using icy gel and dollar store gel superglue .

 

[dstockwell]

No epoxy on the coral, need something to create enough of flat spot.

 

[Miami Reef]

I dislike using epoxy in the reef tank because it doesn’t cure fast enough. It’s very hard to work with IME.

IC Gel is amazing stuff!

 

[Thunder_reef]

When I clue plugs down or corals attached to rubble… I mix up a ball of epoxy, put super glue gel on the bottom of the plug, press the epoxy onto the glue and then apply glue to other side of the epoxy and press it into place , creating a super glue epoxy super glue sandwich

 

[Rmckoy]

I dislike using epoxy in the reef tank because it doesn’t cure fast enough. It’s very hard to work with IME.

IC Gel is amazing stuff

if you can find it … and it’s not as cheap as dollar store glue

 

[Reef.]

I use Seachem glue, nice and thick, epoxy is good for glueing rocks together.

 

[Gatorpa]

I dislike using epoxy in the reef tank because it doesn’t cure fast enough. It’s very hard to work with IME.

IC Gel is amazing stuff!

There are different types of two part epoxy with different cure times.

 

[xCry0x]

When I clue plugs down or corals attached to rubble… I mix up a ball of epoxy, put super glue gel on the bottom of the plug, press the epoxy onto the glue and then apply glue to other side of the epoxy and press it into place , creating a super glue epoxy super glue sandwich

This is the way.

Op - you used a crazy amount of epoxy. You don't need to create a platform for the entire disc.

Just put some super glue on the bottom, a gumball sized wad of epoxy, more super glue -- then mash it into the rock you want to place the plug on. Should be stuck on solid.

Or just pop the frag off the plug.. That torch looks like it's just glued on. It should pop off easy.

 

[Reef.]

This is the way.

Op - you used a crazy amount of epoxy. You don't need to create a platform for the entire disc.

Just put some super glue on the bottom, a gumball sized wad of epoxy, more super glue -- then mash it into the rock you want to place the plug on. Should be stuck on solid.

Or just pop the frag off the plug.. That torch looks like it's just glued on. It should pop off easy.

I’ve heard this method before, what is the point of the epoxy in this method? If there is glue on the top and bottom, why is expose needed?

 

[xCry0x]

I’ve heard this method before, what is the point of the epoxy in this method? If there is glue on the top and bottom, why is expose needed?

Because rocks aren't flat. The purpose of the epoxy is to make the bottom of the frag plug moldable to make a better connection to the rock surface. The glue is attaching the epoxy to the plug and the epoxy to the rock.

 

[dstockwell]

This is the way.

Op - you used a crazy amount of epoxy. You don't need to create a platform for the entire disc.

I used about the size of a quarter. Sat the frag down and molded around the outside of the rock and frag to create a support for the front of it.

I may get a fresh razor blade and carefully remove the torch and use the gel superglue.