Water safe glues ?

[Black_Moor]

Living in a apartment I am limited by lease to a 10 gallon tank.. although I got a 15 gallon High instead.. same dimensions just taller ...shhhhhh

Anyways, today my eclipse filtration hood arrived today and this question is more geared to those that have one of these I suppose.

The motor that goes in it, and the part that the water flows up and out of onto the filter the 2 pieces are not connected and it appears they were at one point sealed by some form of glue looking at the fittings.

Without the 2 pieces together the motor will not mount to the hood in any way and I was wondering what would be a aquarium safe equivalent to Superglue if anyone has suggestions? My other alternative is to order the new motor / fitting via Marineland's website because shipping to return the hood is more then the new replacement part.

Any replies are appreciated.. I don't know if it makes a difference on a glue type but it's a cold water aquarium .. fancy goldfish only.

 

[indiginess]

silicon adhesive made for aquariums is really strong if allowed to cure properly.

epoxy comes to mind, but i'm not that familiar with it. there are different kinds and grades.

if the seal is near the motor, heat might be an issue to be addressed. sorry but i guess i have more questions than answers.

 

[Black_Moor]

Thanks for the reply.. I may try a few sollutions before spending more money .. I should have included a link to help describe.. it is part #12 in this diagram, the motor itself partly resides in the water and the upper part looks like an upside down "L" is seperated at the base where it meets the motor.. so water would always be flowing through it to help cool it, I was more concerened with any possible vibrations...

http://www.marineland.com/products/diagram_ecom/n_ecl_1.asp

 

[indiginess]

it sounds like a good watersafe epoxy would be your best bet as that stuff is strong as sheit... talk to a plumber and ignore caulk-talk.

but if you have aquarium silicon around, i bet a good layer with time to dry would be an adaquate quick fix, although it might be more suspect to torsion. don't have the science to back this up, but aquarium silicon always strikes me as plyable even when completely cured.

 

[Black_Moor]

I'll be taking a walk upto the local aquaria shop tomorro.. would rather do a $5 repair instead of spending alot more if it can be fixed Will have to see what they have.. they have an extensive line of large aquariums fresh and salt and sell everything under the sun to go with so hopefully they got something

Just a bummer I had been waiting all week on this new Lid and it arrived with a piece broken, oh well .. but on a sidenote the Cat is now overstimulated seeing his first fish!

 

[Black_Moor]

*small update*

Well.. I walked and walked.. and walked several miles in all today to the different stores.. looking for.. Plumbers cement, the kind used on pvc pipes and safe for humans to drink from.. no luck, but the store sells pvc *sighs* .. well as a last resort I picked up Aquarium Silicone and dabbed a ton onto the piece internal and external and letting it set for 24 - 48 hours .. hopefully it works..

Now the question is, where did I misplace the Impellar for it? _ugh_ .. at least it is a cheap part to buy / replace compared to overall motor.

 

[indiginess]

well, good luck. i bet the silicon will work out for a while, at least....

assuming you find the impeller :

 

[Black_Moor]

The Aquarium silocone works great while it's not beautiful it works, and it will be out of sight anyhow, the Impellar is still MIA and I tore the room apart moved everything into the hallway.. nothing.. but..

my room got rearranged for my future in the closet .. hidden from the manager's eye's fish tank(s) .. next month .. build it and they will come.. *cough* wait that's another story.

I'm happy it worked, now awaiting the arrival of the new impellar piece and it's set, I bought a temporary filter fix until it arrives, a corner sponge filter.