I had already read this thread . Its the reason I went this route. So far so good.thanks for the info all @Katrina71 .. @Scratch08..take a read here
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I had already read this thread . Its the reason I went this route. So far so good.thanks for the info all @Katrina71 .. @Scratch08..take a read here
I had already read this thread . Its the reason I went this route. So far so good.
Not to bump an old thread, but these consumer hydraulic cements can most definitely work when mixed and used properly. On my one structure in another tank, those rocks are bound so solidly I cannot break them at the joints and it's been over four years they have been under water. In my current DT, the "new" arch has fallen apart in under two years, crumbling off in flaked pieces. That arch was done with a 'no-name' hydraulic cement being sold by a guy dealing "reefsaver" rocks up north here, who's now long gone. Obviously I got the mixture ratio incorrect with that last use.It definitely does work long term if you mix exactly right though. So here's holding out hope for the rest of you!!
Great product. I use it quite often but never in a fish tank
I used it and around 2 years later my escape started crumbling away don't use it better off drilling and using rods and zip ties old school
I have moved away from the hydraulic cement, have found that over time it will crack and loose its holding abilities. I'm now using crushed/powdered rock and sand with cyanoacrylate(superglue) to build structures. Tidal Gardens has a video on YouTube that goes into great details on this process. I use this glue...and you want to make sure you get the thin glue, it wicks into the sand/powdered rock better.I'm interested in making an arch out of some extra pieces of base rock. Any one else have any good info? this thread has been informative so far! = )
Great scape. I think the thin super glue and sand method is definitely the way to go.I have moved away from the hydraulic cement, have found that over time it will crack and loose its holding abilities. I'm now using crushed/powdered rock and sand with cyanoacrylate(superglue) to build structures. Tidal Gardens has a video on YouTube that goes into great details on this process. I use this glue...and you want to make sure you get the thin glue, it wicks into the sand/powdered rock better.
This is the structure I built over the holidays for my (new) upcoming build...
AND...I made this one Sunday for my 25 lagoon
Very nice. Pics or it never happened2018 post -- now 2024! The Quickrete Hydraulic Cement from Home Depot is still holding strong in my tank with no adverse effects to fish or corals.