frankb Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 I have been using loctite super glue gel control to attach coral frags to rocks in my tank. It seems I have to buy a lot because it comes in as a very small 4g tube. I am curious what types of glue do fellow reefers use out there. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C0lin Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 I just get the three packs of super glue gel from the dollar store. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mohaynow Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 I like the coral glue that ecotech makes, its only available in a large size and because of that its kindof expensive, but it is amazing glue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeramy Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 The ecotech glue is about on par with any other super glue I have used the nice thing is it comes in a large bottle so you dont have to keep restocking. cost wise it comes pretty close to the others when you account for the greater volume just make sure you dont get any saltwater in that big bottle or its all for not =) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toby Flenderson Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 I like the BSi ic-gel. I see it at most shops. I was trying to find a bulk suppy last night online because some shops are charging $15 a tube which is crazy for a tube of glue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate213 Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 I just get the three packs of super glue gel from the dollar store. Same here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasasah Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 To not use so much super glue, I would recommend Boston aqua farms reef glue accelerator. It works with most cyanoacrylates which includes ecotechs glue. The three pack for a dollar sound like a great deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefnjunkie Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 I just get the three packs of super glue gel from the dollar store. Same here. Glad you 2 dont live close to me-(whistle) The checker always looks at me funny when I put up 25 packs of the gel-I use a lot of SG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinsle Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 I too buy large amounts of super glue as it is always available .Whether a department store or at a mini mart its there and affordable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stylaster Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 I have used both the dollar store super glue 3 pack and the ic-gel. Lately its been harder to find the dollar store super glue in stock.... hrmmm might be some super glue abuser in the area besides me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pnkrcklives Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 Dollar store super glue!!!!!!! They once kicked me out and would not sell me any glue. All because they asked me what I was doing with so much glue, and I told them I was going to glue animals to rocks. Last Time I will be honest when telling them the use for my glue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankb Posted July 27, 2012 Author Share Posted July 27, 2012 I have used both the dollar store super glue 3 pack and the ic-gel. Lately its been harder to find the dollar store super glue in stock.... hrmmm might be some super glue abuser in the area besides me Do you think reefjunkie (Brad) will go that far to buy all the glue? I know he lives in Portland but you never know. (whistle) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankb Posted July 27, 2012 Author Share Posted July 27, 2012 Dollar store super glue!!!!!!! They once kicked me out and would not sell me any glue. All because they asked me what I was doing with so much glue' date=' and I told them I was going to glue animals to rocks. Last Time I will be honest when telling them the use for my glue.[/quote'] I cannot stop laughing when I read this.(laugh)(laugh)(laugh) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tat2d Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 Dollar store super glue!!!!!!! They once kicked me out and would not sell me any glue. All because they asked me what I was doing with so much glue' date=' and I told them I was going to glue animals to rocks. Last Time I will be honest when telling them the use for my glue.[/quote'] I cannot stop laughing when I read this.(laugh)(laugh)(laugh) Spit coffee when I read it! Funny stuff! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islandoftiki Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 Dollar store super glue!!!!!!! They once kicked me out and would not sell me any glue. All because they asked me what I was doing with so much glue' date=' and I told them I was going to glue animals to rocks. Last Time I will be honest when telling them the use for my glue.[/quote'] I'm gonna buy you a beer for that one. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePremiumAquarium Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 If you do the math, per gram icgel comes out about the same if not a little cheaper than the 3 packs at the dollar store. I have switched to using it almost exclusively and to be honest it's so much thicker and works so much better that I would probably use it most of the time anyway. The echotech glue is also real thick and equates out to be very similar in price per gram as well. We have all of it in at the shop and Icgel is only $8.99 here. Stock up next time you are in if it makes sense. I know I used to buy it at some stores for $12-$15. It's just a good glue all around and really is worth the price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianB Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 Dollar store 3 pack here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefnjunkie Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 The Dollar Tree is purely convenience for me, plus its a smaller tube and clogs less often-6g for a buck-thats a tough one to beat Frank I rarely have appts in Roy's neck of the woods so its not me-You however thats another story. Fortunately my work has me all over the Portland Metro so if I'm near a store I stop and look for the free 50% packs, then I buy 20 or more(laugh) You'ld better get to the store Frank-(whistle) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bicyclebill Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 I like the new Two little fishies 2 oz tube. The new tube has a cool cap with a little needle that pokes back down into the tube to keep it from sealing shut. It's thick enough, though the Loctite gel is pretty nice to work with (but incredibly expensive for how much you get). The dollar tree glue works good too, but doesn't go very far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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