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Post Posted: Sat Dec 01, 2012 7:53 pm   Best Aquarium Glue

Very Simple Straight forward question, lol What is the best non-toxic aquarium glue/adhesive?
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Post Posted: Sun Dec 02, 2012 3:14 pm   Re: Best Aquarium Glue

I think it depends on the materials it's used with. I think the main respective candidates are aquarium silicone and epoxy (like the Aquastick).
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Post Posted: Sun Dec 02, 2012 6:09 pm   Re: Best Aquarium Glue

it would be for sticking suction cups to the side of the tank, i think that Aquastick would work well.
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Post Posted: Sun Dec 02, 2012 6:24 pm   Re: Best Aquarium Glue

Suction cups can be tricky... the epoxy hardens, so it would better for decorations. I just wipe down my suction cups when they stop working well. I also use several of them at the same time.
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Post Posted: Sun Dec 02, 2012 9:33 pm   Re: Best Aquarium Glue

yeah, it is also hard to get them to stay when you turtle is obsessed with removing the dock from the wall, lol - thanks steve!
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Post Posted: Mon Dec 03, 2012 3:44 pm   Re: Best Aquarium Glue

I've been lucky that my RES keep away from the intake tubes. If they were to aggressive towards it, I would probably use my own PVC pipe or a rigid, but flexible tube.
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Post Posted: Mon Dec 03, 2012 6:52 pm   Re: Best Aquarium Glue

CuactusJohn5 I have the same problem, my turtle is obsessed with pulling his heater off the wall, lol. But, I just stick it back on, that lasts about a week, lol. Steve, your a lucky man, lol
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