This is interesting... alternative for epoxy

[pelagic]

[video=youtube;8KFrK2loKqs]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8KFrK2loKqs[/video]

I wonder if it works well in the fish tank

 

[cee]

I can't figure out from the video if it only maintains the mechanical properties when it is cold or not but then again I can't read Cantonese/Mandarin/Chinese (hell I'm not even smart enough to know which language it is LOL).

Dave

 

[pelagic]

Yea.. basiclly hot water make it soft, and you have 3-4 mins to make it any shape you want, then cold water will make it hard.

It's Mandarin Chinese. ;-)

 

[Damon]

That would be interesting to use for structures!

 

[tcoyle]

But putting it back in a tank at 75+ degrees would make it soft again, correct? Don't see that working well in our tanks.

 

[NeveSSL]

I'll bet reef tanks wouldn't be cold enough to keep it solid.

If they were, though, could be fun.

Brandon

 

[pickupman66]

Id bet it will stay solid. while they dip it in ICE COLD water, once solid, they handle it with their hands and probably room temperature. it will all depend on the melting point of the plastic. our tanks are basically "Room Temp" at 80°. and it would take water above say 120° or so to melt.

Edit: per below looks like 140°-150° to melt it so hot water from the tap should not melt it even (unless you have a wicked hot water heater)

Amazon.com: InstaMorph - Moldable Plastic - 34 oz

Amazon.com: InstaMorph - Moldable Plastic - 12 oz

Looks to me like it is more dense than water so it should not float, but Saltwater will provide more buoyancy.

they have some in 9oz that is just $10. I may just have to get some.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0..._m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=1NGVHSX745S2FNRNKZWF

 

[NeveSSL]

Alright... who's going to be the first guinea pig?

Brandon

 

[pickupman66]

Dude. People are using it to make false teeth. Read the reviews on the third link I posted. if it stays hard inside a 98.6° mouth, then it will stay hard in the tank.

for $10 I ordered the small bag.

 

[NeveSSL]

So, to answer my question, you're going to be the first guinea pig.

Brandon

 

[pickupman66]

I guess so. I dont see any harm in it at all. I may just make some frag plugs out of it for now but if it works, this may be one awesome answer for holding rocks together. I HATE how the two part putty makes my skimmer go nutz and then loses its grip.

 

[NeveSSL]

Its definitely worth a shot. We'll see how it holds up in a reef tank. It says its biodegradable, but that may or may not have an effect in a reef setting. We'll find out.

Brandon

 

[pickupman66]

I figure its harmless since it is non toxic. the fact that people are putting it in their mouths and living to review it makes me feel better.

 

[NeveSSL]

Sorry, I should have specified... I'm not worried about toxins, but rather if it would hold up long term.

Brandon

 

[pickupman66]

Very true. I wonder what makes it "biodegradeable". how will it break down underneath high powered lighting etc... being as I just have LED, ill be it lasts the life of my tank.

here is the company's website. http://www.instamorph.com/ . id like to see the MSDS


some FAQ


WHAT’S THE BEST GLUE TO USE WITH INSTAMORPH?

JAN 2015
InstaMorph itself is sort of like hot melt glue when warm, so it will stick to some things on its own. When you want to attached cooled InstaMorph to something, or need a little extra strength, we recommend a couple things. The first is epoxy. Can’t go wrong there, and it works really well with InstaMorph. Another great bonding agent is super glue (Cyanoacrylate), as this works well with a lot of plastics.

IS INSTAMORPH FOOD SAFE?


DEC 2014
InstaMorph is rated as non-toxic product from a handling perspective. Our MSDS states that if you ingest it, and any symptoms persist, please see a doctor. Regardless, InstaMorph has not been formally certified as “food safe” by the FDA. The FDA is pretty finicky about their approvals, and requires companies to file Food Contact Notifications for specific applications. InstaMorph hasn’t done that (yet).


Even though it’s not certified food safe, InstaMorph can still be used to make water-tight containers for creating things like perfume bottles and flower vases (where “food safe” isn’t an issue).

 

[pickupman66]

Looks like UV will break it down

UV light is not for InstaMorph, as it is with most plastics. Ever leave a plastic toy out in the sun for a few years? It’s going to get faded and brittle; same with InstaMorph. If this happens, you’ll notice that InstaMorph doesn’t reheat and reshape as easily as it used to. Just something to think about when creating things specifically for outdoor use.

 

[soggytees]

Interesting. I wonder if it is safe chemically for the reef tank or if it will leach toxic stuff. I wonder if Randy Holmes-Farley might give us some wisdom.

 

[Damon]

Here is someone using it for frag plugs in her system..

I am looking this up and wonder how much you'd really need to scape a tank.. Lol

It'd be nice if someone around had tried it..

[video=youtube;8TnPL6CmmEM]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8TnPL6CmmEM&feature=youtu.be[/video]

 

[Daniel@R2R]

Just removed a couple of inappropriate posts. :focus:

 

[pickupman66]

Thanks mdbannister...


Damon. Thst video looks good. I can't wait to get it now