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Is Gorilla Gel Super Glue reef safe?


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Dreadnaught

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After the mouth seals itself shut, I start poking holes at the top and work my way down. The glue seals the holes shut upon drying.
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Going back to the small tubes of glue. Once I get done I toss it.
 

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If that purple Vertex Aquaristick glue is "reef safe" while stinking and clouding the water, then yes any superglue is fine... smh
 

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If that purple Vertex Aquaristick glue is "reef safe" while stinking and clouding the water, then yes any superglue is fine... smh
No, not true only superglue with cyanoacrylate for main ingrediant is safe
 

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Gorilla glue is a polyurethane. This material depends on moisture (water) to cure. It will actually foam up as well with excessive moisture - designed as a gap filler. I would be nervous with putting this material in a tank or water. Just my $0.02
 

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Gorilla glue is a polyurethane. This material depends on moisture (water) to cure. It will actually foam up as well with excessive moisture - designed as a gap filler. I would be nervous with putting this material in a tank or water. Just my $0.02
yes , in water maybe , but out of water , could you construct a rock formation with it when setting up a tank before the water is added
 

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yes , in water maybe , but out of water , could you construct a rock formation with it when setting up a tank before the water is added
Yes, constructing outside the tank would, in my mind, be a good way to use this adhesive. With the superior gap filling and very strong final bond, polyurethanes are a great option, but just keep in mind the color - the adhesive will harden to a cream-like color.
 

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dollar store super glue in the 2 pack. round bottle with red top. cant beat it.

@willieboy240 is this the pack you’re referring to? I couldn’t find any ReefGlue at our LFS’s. I bought this at the $1store and then decided to see if what I bought was safe. Lmk any help?! Thank you!!
 

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