Epoxy okay to use in aquarium?
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El Scorpio
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Epoxy okay to use in aquarium?
I bought a tank decoration today with minor damage for next to nothing and used two-stage 5 minute epoxy to repair it. I haven't put it in the tank yet, but I did want to ask and make sure that it wouldn't hurt anything. Think it'll be okay?
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Re: Epoxy okay to use in aquarium?
personally if it doesnt say aquarium safe on the label id be worried about using it.
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Re: Epoxy okay to use in aquarium?
The 2 part epoxy, that is just pure epoxy with the hardener, has been used in many applications in fresh and marine. Double check the brand you used online, but it should be safe. It's fiber glass and certain things that aren't really safe.
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Re: Epoxy okay to use in aquarium?
if in doubt, once the area has been sealed you can go over it with aquarium silicone.
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