Tommy February 15, 2018 Share February 15, 2018 Hey guys! Just picked up some Tonga rocks and I need to bond them before curing them, what product have you used that would work well besides regular epoxy ( which sucks) The rocks are purple so it would be good if its dark color also. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Lazar February 15, 2018 Share February 15, 2018 The two-part mortar from Marco rocks works great and dries a dark gray color. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy February 15, 2018 Author Share February 15, 2018 Thank you sir. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molcott February 16, 2018 Share February 16, 2018 I just drilled holes and used Acrylic rod that way they can always be taken apart for whatever reason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finaddict February 16, 2018 Share February 16, 2018 I just drilled holes and used Acrylic rod that way they can always be taken apart for whatever reason Any chance you have a link to the rods you used? I am about to put an aqua scape together for 50 lbs of pukani coming tomorrow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newbie012000 February 16, 2018 Share February 16, 2018 I’m following. I’m in the same boat. I have used instant ocean epoxy at a local LFS and had great results, but am about to drill as well and use acrylic or pvc rods. I tried some of the fiberglass driveway markers at Home Depot seem to work well for lighter rock work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyInVa February 16, 2018 Share February 16, 2018 I drilled holes and used pvc. Can use a heat gun if you need to pinch the ends so the pipe fits into the hole. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molcott February 16, 2018 Share February 16, 2018 Any chance you have a link to the rods you used? I am about to put an aqua scape together for 50 lbs of pukani coming tomorrow!I think I got them from us plastics Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy February 16, 2018 Author Share February 16, 2018 I bought some rods a while ago on Amazon but they were on the smaller size so haven't used them yet, they have them all diff sizes but i just misjudged, Thanks again Martin! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YHSublime February 16, 2018 Share February 16, 2018 Marco Mortar is great for cementing things together, and acrylic rods work as well (home depot, lowes.) I've gone as far as to zip tie things as well for extra support! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smh254 February 16, 2018 Share February 16, 2018 I use stone fix and works well. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smh254 February 16, 2018 Share February 16, 2018 https://www.saltwateraquarium.com/af-stone-fix-aquascape-cement-glue-1500-gm-aquaforest/ Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy February 16, 2018 Author Share February 16, 2018 Thanks for all the suggestions guys, bought some Marco cement and rods so I definitely have options, will post pics of the finished product. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gws3 February 19, 2018 Share February 19, 2018 Try the marco cement first, I'd be surprised if you're not super happy with the result. As long as you can support the rock for 15 minutes or so while it sets you can create any shape of structure you want. Drilling for rods is much more work and difficulty IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunWyrm February 19, 2018 Share February 19, 2018 I just use pond foam on dry rock and a even tiny bit works great. You can cut back any excess too or cover it in 2 part and sand to blend it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy February 19, 2018 Author Share February 19, 2018 Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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