Is super glue safe?

[Reef kid]

I was just curious if plain old super glue is safe to use on frags and what not?

 

[kschweer]

Any Cyanoacrylate super glue is safe. I would only use "gel" types, they are much thicker and easier to use. I don't think "regular" superglue would work out well, it's just too thin.

 

[bevo5]

yeah - you just want to pick up the gel types. I think most people go to the dollar store or something similar and buy a ton of of those little tubes so it doesn't dry up on you. But any super glue gel should work for you. Just have to apply a bit of pressure for 30-60 seconds. I've also found it helps to kind of rub the plug around a bit on the rock so the glue breaks up some. It kind of hardens up as soon as you put it in the water so breaking that surface up on the rock helps.

 

[jsker]

I have found layering super glue gel and epoxy really glues things in place.

 

[Steve Maxwell]

Dollar store super glue (Cyanoacrylate) gel for the win! I have noticed that the super glue gel that I found at the Dollar Tree doesn't dry as quickly as other super glue gels...but it still works great!

 

[Salty1962]

Yes, I use the generic gel @Walmart $.99

 

[Reef kid]

Ok! Thanks guys

 

[dewboy1127]

One of my lfs also spomsor on here sells a frag kit that has half stick of epoxy and couple tubes plain ole super glue gel

 

[Sabellafella]

I use about a pint of super glue a week i hope its safe lol

 

[Congaken]

One of my lfs also spomsor on here sells a frag kit that has half stick of epoxy and couple tubes plain ole super glue gel

Who is that sponsor?...the kit sounds like what I need...one hit with my hand and the super glue lets go...boing!~:confused:

 

[Wiz]

I got a 24 pack of 2oz super glue gels on amazon for like $10. Perfect size. Do like 5 to 7 frags with a tube and no worries about wasting any. I agree with rubbing the frag around a bit too. Defanitly helps speed and bond. I like using only gel because it holds well but is easily broken if you change your mind on placement. Which I do alot. Lol

 

[jetmaker]

I use the regular supper glue with the baking soda trick. You can google it.

 

[jetmaker]

I use the regular supper glue with the baking soda trick. You can google it.

I've seen entire reef scapes done with this method.

 

[smh254]

Dollar tree

 

[Steve Maxwell]

Dollar tree

Exactly what I've started using

 

[dewboy1127]

Who is that sponsor?...the kit sounds like what I need...one hit with my hand and the super glue lets go...boing!~:confused:

@world wide corals ...i believe if im not mistaken is on here and have seen that in there store personally ....definitely does the trick ...smart wwc

 

[aabjones888]

Wow never herd of the super glue and baking soda, learn something new everyday. That's pretty awesome

 

[jetmaker]

Wow never herd of the super glue and baking soda, learn something new everyday. That's pretty awesome

Yeah that's why I use the regular the gel doesn't mix well with it.