Best glue for rocks

[bkostuch]

So I am trying to setup my base rock and have some smaller pieces that I want to secure. I bought some of the seachem reef glue but it just won't setup. Any recommendations?

 

[jamos5790]

I use the sandwich method.
Super glue gel, JB water weld, then more super glue gel.

 

[bkostuch]

So I guess my next question, I currently have no water in the tank but I'm using the gel and a dropper for water to activate the gel. Am I doing it wrong and should the tank be filled first?

 

[snowmansnow]

You're going to need 2 part weld to do rocks. Even at that I've never gotten rocks to really stick. Your best option is to use epoxy (the kind that comes in a stick) but also use an acrylic rod from one hole in one rock to the next to hold the weight. If the rocks are smallish you can even use a cut up plastic coat hangar


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[indecloudzua]

Where can you typically find acrylic rods?

 

[myreefclub0070]

I use fiberglass rods, cheaper, easier to find and work just as well.
I get mine at Home Depot in the mail box lane.
You can also use leak stop, it hydrolic cement, set fast and gets hard as steel.

 

[bkostuch]

Ah yes the hydraulic cement, that's the one I was trying to remember. Thanks guys... On to aquascaping!!

 

[atlorange]

Nyos Reef Cement. Creation carries it.

 

[russ-iv]

i used acrylic hot glue for mine. hobby lobby.