LF/WTB mortar to cement rocks for aquascape

[surferd31]

Hello I'm looking for some sort of mortar/cement/epoxy to glue some dry rocks together. Looking to buy ASAP, or if anybody knows of something from home depot/Lowe's that might work please let me know. Looking for something pretty strong, willing to drive Thank you.

 

[xmas_one]

http://glassbox-design.com/2010/emaco-r-400-archictecural-cement-aquarium-aquascape/

The latest name is "MasterEmaco N427".

I did read a thread on nano-reef where a guy was saying you can use any mortar and then just add an acrylic bonding agent to it. Home Depot and Lowes both sell that bonding agent, it supposedly give the mortar higher tensile strength (AKA, not as "crumbly").

http://www.bareefers.org/forum/threads/looking-for-basf-thorite.12100/

 

[erictorres0311]

Any one have experience with it ?

 

[Jhuneke]

Following along.. Wanna build a tonga structure

 

[tofucube]

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Spec-Mix...-Mortar-0179560000/100317716?N=5yc1vZbogdZ6is

Save yourself some $$$ for the fish and corals.

 

[surferd31]

http://glassbox-design.com/2010/emaco-r-400-archictecural-cement-aquarium-aquascape/

The latest name is "MasterEmaco N427".

I did read a thread on nano-reef where a guy was saying you can use any mortar and then just add an acrylic bonding agent to it. Home Depot and Lowes both sell that bonding agent, it supposedly give the mortar higher tensile strength (AKA, not as "crumbly").

http://www.bareefers.org/forum/threads/looking-for-basf-thorite.12100/

I was hoping someone might have some of this laying around, every thread on all the forums has at least one person mention the Marco stuff

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Spec-Mix...-Mortar-0179560000/100317716?N=5yc1vZbogdZ6is

Save yourself some $$$ for the fish and corals.

I just got back from home depot with some hydraulic water stop cement cause people say it's somewhat similar to the Marco mortar, I'll try it out and if it's hard to work with I'll pick up some of that mix since it's only a couple bucks, thanks

$8


I'll keep you guys posted on my progress

 

[xmas_one]

I'm about to do the same thing soon, please let us know how that HD product works out.

 

[haiguys]

I used that to make my arch. Works well, only problem is you have a 5 minute window before it starts setting

 

[erictorres0311]

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Spec-Mix...-Mortar-0179560000/100317716?N=5yc1vZbogdZ6is

Save yourself some $$$ for the fish and corals.

Have you used this before ? You have pix of your structures ?

 

[Jhuneke]

So, using the quick Crete..., is it safe to put right into tank or does it have to sit out? I want to try it in like cured Rock and just plop it into an established tank


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[MrSandman]

I heard gorilla glue which you can find from Home Depot will work to glue rocks together.

 

[tofucube]

Have you used this before ? You have pix of your structures ?

Yes. Here you go. Let dry for a day and soak in regular water for a few more days. Then good to go.

 

[erictorres0311]

Oh wow that looks amazing what size tank do you have ?

 

[peter]

I have that aquarium putty i think its from instant ocean.. never used it, you can have it.

 

[haiguys]

Jb water weld is another option frequently used.

 

[tofucube]

Oh wow that looks amazing what size tank do you have ?

Just a 75g

 

[SPEARGUNHUNTER]

I have some emaco s88 if u still need some?

 

[erictorres0311]

Hello I'm looking for some sort of mortar/cement/epoxy to glue some dry rocks together. Looking to buy ASAP, or if anybody knows of something from home depot/Lowe's that might work please let me know. Looking for something pretty strong, willing to drive Thank you.

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