reef safe epoxy putty?

[EricG]

I found this epoxy putty in the plumbing section of my local hardware store. Does anyone know if it is a reef safe alternate to the aquarium hobby name-brand stuff? It was only $5 for a 4 oz. tube (half the price of the name brand). It actually states on the directions that it can be used to repair aquariums. I would just fell better if I knew that others are using it without problems.

Thanks,
Eric

 

[orlenz]

I use aquamend, and have heard of several other people who do, maybe you can compare ingredients or something.

http://polymericsystems.com/aquamend.htm

 

[arconom]

Aquamend is awesome. You can buy it online. Or go to HD.

 

[gsxrguru2]

I had a similar question awhile back and the concensus seemed to be that it is fine to use, it just might make your skimmer go crazy for a bit.

 

[Carman34L]

aquamend is expensive, buy harveys plumber epoxy putty, $2.99 a stick, and from what have seen it is the same as aquamend.

 

[EricG]

Thanks for the input so far. I plan to do my aquascape in the next day or two. I will post an update when I'm done and let you know how the corals do.
thanks

eric

 

[im_buford]

I bought aquamend tonite for 2.97 a stick. talk about cheap.@HD

 

[javajaws]

Ditto for the aquamend. Doesn't do anything noticeable to my skimmer...

 

[ben&bobbi]

how do you get the epoxy to hold stuff on the side of a rock, mine keeps falling. should i want 10-15 minutes after mixing to use? it says it has a 20 minute work time.
Ben