Hot Glue

[H@rry]

Is hot glue reef safe? Is it toxic to Acropora? I have recently used it to secure powerheads to their mounts. Lately some of my Acros have begun to STN or have burnt tips.

 

[Cell]

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The polymers used in hot melt glues will be reef safe.

That is a different question whether they will hold in your application, however. Some may not hold long term underwater unless the surfaces being glued have a lot of roughness to key into.

 

[revhtree Verified Admin]

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[MikeCRK]

Is hot glue reef safe? Is it toxic to Acropora? I have recently used it to secure powerheads to their mounts. Lately some of my Acros have begun to STN or have burnt tips.

Absolutely safe. Just mind the leftovers when gluing as those then look terrible under water :)