quick question about decoration

elvis332 · 08-26-2008, 08:47 PM

ok i wanted to try something new i bought a packege of popsicals sticks i sorta made a little house for some of my fish to go under i glued it with elmers glue and let it dry for about 2 hours if i put it in the tank will it harm my fish??? thanks for answers any advise i did not put it in my tank yet

akangelfood · 08-26-2008, 08:49 PM

Hi elvis,

Unfortunately you won't be able to put that in your tank. Elmers glue is water soluble.

elvis332 · 08-26-2008, 08:53 PM

what do you mean

MaelStrom · 08-26-2008, 09:06 PM

The popsicle sticks will float and the glue will disolve.

pullins125 · 08-26-2008, 09:30 PM

you need to find a sealant that is water proof like liquid nail or something similar. then let it sit a minimum of 48 hours. te you gonna have to weigh it down because the sticks will float. it shouldnt take alot of weight but enought to hold it down. i doubt if it dried 100% it will harm your fish but it could be risky. neer tried it myself so uncertain

Peppee · 08-26-2008, 09:33 PM

I wouldn't use liquid nails. Have you seen the warning label on that thing? I would use some sealant that can be used for sealing plywood tanks and other aquarium things but I don't know what that would be. Aquarium silicone could work also, I would think.

Obsidian · 08-26-2008, 10:05 PM

Yes aquarium silicone would be the best choice. There are also some epoxy's that can work but I would ask someone knowledgeable about that. I know Lohachata has built wood tanks and used epoxy as a seal so he might be a good one to ask. It is a good idea, just needs to be thought through so it will last and not harm the fishies

**TheOldSalt** · 08-27-2008, 02:02 AM

Aquariums sealer is fine, and you can glue some little rocks to it for weight while you're at it. Then boil the whole thing.
Better yet, boil the loose sticks for several hours first to make them safe and help them sink, then put them together after letting them dry off just enough for the sealer to stick to it.

elvis332 · 08-27-2008, 01:17 PM

ok what ever

trashion · 08-27-2008, 01:32 PM

Elvis, you asked. We're only answering your question. Do you really think Elmer's glue would stay together underwater?

MaelStrom · 08-27-2008, 02:03 PM

Uh...
What?
Did he just "what ever" us for answering his question? Go ahead and stick in your tank... See what happens.

**Buggy** · 08-28-2008, 08:41 AM

Guys, this is going to sound very rude but...
why do you even waste your time on this person. He obviously doesn't need or want help, he just posts the most ridiculous questions he can think of to get us to answer then goads us into arguing with him about it. It's just a childish game to him and we play right into his hand by being polite enough to try to give him honest answers.

elvis332 · 08-28-2008, 09:43 AM

me saying "what ever" is not bad im not saying in a bad way

emc7 · 08-28-2008, 09:51 AM

In current US slang, "whatever" means a teen is not listening to an adult. Why don't you say what you really mean.

08-26-2008, 08:47 PM	#1
elvis332 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 270	quick question about decoration ok i wanted to try something new i bought a packege of popsicals sticks i sorta made a little house for some of my fish to go under i glued it with elmers glue and let it dry for about 2 hours if i put it in the tank will it harm my fish??? thanks for answers any advise i did not put it in my tank yet __________________ 20 gallon 2 dwarf gourmis 4 giant danios 1 chinese algie eater 2 red wag platies(1 boy 1 girl) Last edited by elvis332; 08-26-2008 at 08:49 PM.

08-26-2008, 08:49 PM	#2
akangelfood Kixxy Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Anchorage, AK Age: 29 Posts: 255	Hi elvis, Unfortunately you won't be able to put that in your tank. Elmers glue is water soluble. __________________ *Be kinder than necessary, because everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle.* 55 gallon planted Angel tank; 55 gallon severum tank; 29 gallon community tank; future 240 gallon Amazon tank.

08-26-2008, 08:53 PM	#3
elvis332 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 270	what do you mean __________________ 20 gallon 2 dwarf gourmis 4 giant danios 1 chinese algie eater 2 red wag platies(1 boy 1 girl)

08-26-2008, 10:05 PM	#7
Obsidian Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Arizona Age: 37 Posts: 1,058	Yes aquarium silicone would be the best choice. There are also some epoxy's that can work but I would ask someone knowledgeable about that. I know Lohachata has built wood tanks and used epoxy as a seal so he might be a good one to ask. It is a good idea, just needs to be thought through so it will last and not harm the fishies __________________ Obsidian 20 gallon 1 Dwarf Gourami; 5 Cherry Barbs; 7 Black Neon Tetras; 3 Peppered Cory's; 1 Albino Bristlenose Pleco (Old Blondie) 10 gallon Breaking it down for storage. 5.5 gallon Betta 100 gallon 7 giant danios; 4 Rosy Barbs, 1 German Blue Ram, 7 Julie Cory cats, 2 Burmese Loaches; 4 Zebra Danios

08-27-2008, 01:17 PM	#9
elvis332 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 270	ok what ever __________________ 20 gallon 2 dwarf gourmis 4 giant danios 1 chinese algie eater 2 red wag platies(1 boy 1 girl)

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08-26-2008, 09:06 PM	#4
MaelStrom Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 372	The popsicle sticks will float and the glue will disolve.

08-26-2008, 09:30 PM	#5
pullins125 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Age: 19 Posts: 276	you need to find a sealant that is water proof like liquid nail or something similar. then let it sit a minimum of 48 hours. te you gonna have to weigh it down because the sticks will float. it shouldnt take alot of weight but enought to hold it down. i doubt if it dried 100% it will harm your fish but it could be risky. neer tried it myself so uncertain

08-26-2008, 09:33 PM	#6
Peppee Cycling done 3 months ago Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Wisconsin Age: 14 Posts: 13	I wouldn't use liquid nails. Have you seen the warning label on that thing? I would use some sealant that can be used for sealing plywood tanks and other aquarium things but I don't know what that would be. Aquarium silicone could work also, I would think.

08-27-2008, 02:02 AM	#8
TheOldSalt Darth Ichthyos Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 4,470	Aquariums sealer is fine, and you can glue some little rocks to it for weight while you're at it. Then boil the whole thing. Better yet, boil the loose sticks for several hours first to make them safe and help them sink, then put them together after letting them dry off just enough for the sealer to stick to it.

08-27-2008, 01:32 PM	#10
trashion girl anachronism Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,405	Elvis, you asked. We're only answering your question. Do you really think Elmer's glue would stay together underwater? __________________ current setup: 5.5 gallon low-light planted tank -nothing....thinking a mini-community. for reference: my name is Julie

08-27-2008, 02:03 PM	#11
MaelStrom Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 372	Uh... What? Did he just "what ever" us for answering his question? Go ahead and stick in your tank... See what happens.

08-28-2008, 08:41 AM	#12
Buggy Moderator Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Oklahoma Age: 42 Posts: 933	Guys, this is going to sound very rude but... why do you even waste your time on this person. He obviously doesn't need or want help, he just posts the most ridiculous questions he can think of to get us to answer then goads us into arguing with him about it. It's just a childish game to him and we play right into his hand by being polite enough to try to give him honest answers. __________________ Fish are people too! *My Animal Family* Dixie - Boxer/Lab Peanut -Chihuahua Cali - American Short-hair Cat B.B. - Parakeet Flower - Western Ornate Box Turtle Loki - White Ferret Odin - Brown Ferret *Aquariums* 55 gal tropical Fresh Water - 23 various fish 29 gal tropical Fresh Water - 4 various cichlids 10 gal tropical Fresh Water - 1 Red Male Betta, 3 black neon tetras, 1 Asian Glass Catfish

08-28-2008, 09:43 AM	#13
elvis332 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 270	me saying "what ever" is not bad im not saying in a bad way __________________ 20 gallon 2 dwarf gourmis 4 giant danios 1 chinese algie eater 2 red wag platies(1 boy 1 girl)

08-28-2008, 09:51 AM	#14
emc7 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Johns Creek, GA Posts: 3,615	In current US slang, "whatever" means a teen is not listening to an adult. Why don't you say what you really mean.

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