most tolerable brand of epoxy?

[Jakegr]

I have tried TLF, Deltec, Tunze coral fix and coral flex, Vertex and Instant Ocean holdfast over the last year. By far the best is Vertex V-colla. It is also pretty cheap to. Didn't see a major difference between TLF, IO, and Deltec. Tunze coral fix was horrible. It stopped skimmate production for a day and clouded up the water. Tunze coral flex is pretty good, but it costs about twice as much as Vertex v-colla.

Overall, I would say they all suck... But v-colla is the least worst of the group. There is definitely room in the market for a sticky, fast hardening, under water epoxy.

[christyf5]

turns out I use the aquascape milliput stuff too, I thought the DD part was deltec, I have no idea what it stands for then regardless, I'm still not a fan. Guess I'll look into the vertex stuff. Me and superglue are like this >< so bad idea there

[sphelps]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dyCpo855vfA

^ Haven't tried this yet but looks interesting.

Currently I use a combination of vertex epoxy and ecotech coral glue and it's been awesome. Night and day compared to my previous methods.

[Reef Pilot]

Originally Posted by christyf5

turns out I use the aquascape milliput stuff too, I thought the DD part was deltec, I have no idea what it stands for then regardless, I'm still not a fan. Guess I'll look into the vertex stuff. Me and superglue are like this >< so bad idea there

The trick with the milliput is to throw it into the microwave for 5 sec or so (depending on size of piece), knead it good, and then apply it underwater immediately afterwards. Mine always sticks real good.

[christyf5]

Originally Posted by Reef Pilot

The trick with the milliput is to throw it into the microwave for 5 sec or so (depending on size of piece), knead it good, and then apply it underwater immediately afterwards. Mine always sticks real good.

both bits or do I have to mix them first? the green part is horribly hard to mix while the purple is like chewed gum.

[Reef Pilot]

Originally Posted by christyf5

both bits or do I have to mix them first? the green part is horribly hard to mix while the purple is like chewed gum.

Both together in the microwave, then mix (knead). Softens them up and goes together much easier.

[Aquattro]

I'm using the Vertex stuff now, although I find it the same as any other I've used. I haven't used one I didn't like. I don't think

[nerdz]

Been using Vertex and find it to be noticeably better then others. Softer and sets up better and a lighter color

[Coral Hoarder]

i use this works best i have used 3 kinds so far http://www.jlaquatics.com/product/vt...ral+Epoxy.html

[gregzz4]

Originally Posted by christyf5

Me and superglue are like this >< so bad idea there

I'm with ya on that, but I've never liked the 'blend before use' stuff as it turns my skimmer into Ol' Faithful and my equipment always gets covered in a 'goo'

I like Eco Tech Coral Glue