Hot Glue

blixem · 06-19-2005, 10:15 PM

Anyone know if Hot Glue is tank safe? (e.g. thinking of a project where I would use hot glue to make a bond, but this will be submerged.)

Lydia · 06-20-2005, 06:13 AM

im pretty sure it is because it is pretty much like normal plastic that is melted....correct me if im wrong, though

**Scuba Kid** · 06-20-2005, 06:26 AM

i would imagine that it would be safe, but im also not completely positive

Hamm35924 · 06-22-2005, 03:51 PM

yeah, it probably is, but id test it first. by puttong it in a small tank with a fish for a while and see if he survives.

**fish_doc** · 06-25-2005, 09:35 PM

Ive never had much luck with hot glue holding for very long. I guess it depends on what you are planning on using it for.

fishboy · 11-04-2005, 09:35 PM

could i use it to seal a crack in the bottem of a 10? i maybe able to get silicon but only if i have to

wildtiger · 11-05-2005, 04:36 AM

Hot glue is tank safe but it won't hold up. Silicone is the best way to go, takes a little longer to dry but it's worth the extra time.

FYI, you can purchase your silicone at any place like home depot. Just make sure that it's 100% with nothing added for molds or mildews. It's cheaper than buying the exact same stuff that is marked as "aquarium silicone".

PetMax · 11-13-2005, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by wildtiger

Hot glue is tank safe but it won't hold up. Silicone is the best way to go, takes a little longer to dry but it's worth the extra time.

FYI, you can purchase your silicone at any place like home depot. Just make sure that it's 100% with nothing added for molds or mildews. It's cheaper than buying the exact same stuff that is marked as "aquarium silicone".

This is true. I have ordered a large tube for a customer and i got hte same thing that lowes/home depot carries.

06-19-2005, 10:15 PM	#1
blixem Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Athens, GA Age: 33 Posts: 145 User Feedback: (0)	Hot Glue Anyone know if Hot Glue is tank safe? (e.g. thinking of a project where I would use hot glue to make a bond, but this will be submerged.)

06-20-2005, 06:26 AM	#3
Scuba Kid Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: RI Age: 17 Posts: 3,903 User Feedback: (1)	i would imagine that it would be safe, but im also not completely positive __________________ Current setups: 1800 gallon koi pond, 10 gallon planted, 150 gallon reef, other FOWLR tanks

06-25-2005, 09:35 PM	#5
fish_doc Advisor to Neptune (Mod) Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Northern Illinois Age: 40 Posts: 3,822 User Feedback: (0)	Ive never had much luck with hot glue holding for very long. I guess it depends on what you are planning on using it for. __________________ Dave (fish_doc) A World of fish

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fishboy Custom User Title Join Date: Feb 2005 Age: 16 Posts: 1,655 User Feedback: (0)	could i use it to seal a crack in the bottem of a 10? i maybe able to get silicon but only if i have to __________________ It is only after we've lost everything that we're free to do anything

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06-20-2005, 06:13 AM	#2
Lydia Ichthus Owner Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: FL Posts: 1,907 User Feedback: (0)	im pretty sure it is because it is pretty much like normal plastic that is melted....correct me if im wrong, though

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Hamm35924 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Age: 16 Posts: 229 User Feedback: (0)	yeah, it probably is, but id test it first. by puttong it in a small tank with a fish for a while and see if he survives.

11-05-2005, 04:36 AM	#7
wildtiger "Salmon Free!" Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: New Mexico Posts: 362 User Feedback: (20)	Hot glue is tank safe but it won't hold up. Silicone is the best way to go, takes a little longer to dry but it's worth the extra time. FYI, you can purchase your silicone at any place like home depot. Just make sure that it's 100% with nothing added for molds or mildews. It's cheaper than buying the exact same stuff that is marked as "aquarium silicone".

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