CP-safe glues?

CP-safe glues?#285183

By Fishkeeper -  Tue Jan 31, 2017 4:56 am
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- Tue Jan 31, 2017 4:56 am #285183

Are Gorilla glue and/or Superglue safe to use for CPs? Not on the plants themselves, to hold containers together. I assume they are, since they should be inert when set and can be used underwater, but I want to be sure.
Also, what about casting resin? I have some of the two-part stuff that you can coat things in to seal them or embed small objects in.

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Re: CP-safe glues?#285224

By Jaws -  Tue Jan 31, 2017 7:27 pm
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- Tue Jan 31, 2017 7:27 pm #285224

I would use the safe silicone for fishtanks.
It can act as a glue.

Re: CP-safe glues?#285237

By Hungry Plants -  Wed Feb 01, 2017 2:05 am
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- Wed Feb 01, 2017 2:05 am #285237

If you're going to use silicone you want to use something like this. window and dore 100% silicone with no mildew and mold killers.

http://www.homedepot.com/p/GE-All-Purpo ... /100091111

Re: CP-safe glues?#285245

By Fishkeeper -  Wed Feb 01, 2017 4:28 am
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- Wed Feb 01, 2017 4:28 am #285245

I have some of that, but it says "not for use below the water line", and this is going to be in a water tray. Does that mean "don't apply underwater", "don't submerge before it cures", or "will leach weird things if submerged after it cures"?

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Re: CP-safe glues?#285247

By Adelaide -  Wed Feb 01, 2017 4:48 am
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- Wed Feb 01, 2017 4:48 am #285247

100% type I (NOT TYPE II!!!) Silicone is safe to use underwater after it cures. That is what dart frog viv builders use (dart frogs are very delicate as they absorb everything through their skin). If you are still worried about it you can use aquarium silicone, though as far as I know it is just price marked up type I silicone.

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Re: CP-safe glues?#285248

By Adelaide -  Wed Feb 01, 2017 4:55 am
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- Wed Feb 01, 2017 4:55 am #285248

Chemically, type I releases ascetic acid (vinegar) as a byproduct and type II releases ammonia. You could also use zip ties.

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Re: CP-safe glues?#285270

By Hungry Plants -  Wed Feb 01, 2017 5:29 pm
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- Wed Feb 01, 2017 5:29 pm #285270

I worked in the aquarium field for years. Tank silicone is just expensive silicone 1

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