would hot glue work

[Lund]

Going back to the question I posted earlier about what kind of glue I can use to fasten rocks together. I thought about using hot-glue. Any thoughts or concerns about this product?

 

[Bitsy]

Are you going to putting these rocks in your aquarium? If so I believe your best choice would be using an aquarium safe silicone. I've been told that that is the only thing that should be used in a tank.

 

[patoloco]

Hot glue is not sesigned to be water resistant, and it may cpntain unsafe components. Also, hot glue's strenght is lower than conventional silicone.

 

[Lund]

Hey thanks for your input, I think I'll stick to the silicone.

 

[RockabillyChick]

hot glue will not hurt your fish, but it wont hold together very well either. its meant to be used on porous surfaces. if you use it on a rock, or glass, or smooth plastic, it will just peel right off when it cools. it works best on fabric, dry wood, seashells, things that it can hold onto.

 

[jasonskillz]

silicon is the best

 

[RTR]

Silicone is far from the best IMHO & IME. Silicone's hold on rocks is extended temporary. Epoxy putty is a order of magnitude or two better.

 

[Bitsy]

Silicone is far from the best IMHO & IME. Silicone's hold on rocks is extended temporary. Epoxy putty is a order of magnitude or two better.

Is epoxy aquarium safe? Good info to know!

 

[HolyBull]

I've always used epoxy

 

[Roan Art]

Silicone is far from the best IMHO & IME. Silicone's hold on rocks is extended temporary. Epoxy putty is a order of magnitude or two better.

RTR,

Most of the epoxy I've almost bought had warnings about not being food safe. What kind is suitable for in-aquarium use?

Roan