Broken glass pollen diffuser, how to glue it ?

[jbrazio]

Hello,

Does anyone know a good method to "glue" a glass pollen diffuser ? I just broke mine.. and the d*mn thing was not cheap.

 

[Philosophos]

Silicon, but be sure to clean the glass with a strong acid first. If it's good enough to hold your tank together, it'll sure do for a little diffuser.

-Philosophos

 

[Myka]

Or Crazy Glue if you're good at it.

 

[jbrazio]

Yes, silicon can do it but the outcome I think will be ugly..
I was wondering if Loctite Super Glue fits the job, i.e. it's not toxic for the fish after it has dried.

 

[Philosophos]

Super glue would work if it bonds glass. Some people plant their rhizomes on wood with the stuff.

-Philosophos

 

[Myka]

Super Glue Gel is easier to work with than the "regular".

 

[jbrazio]

Thanks, I'll try to use super glue and see if it can handle the pressure.

 

[evandro.carrenho]

That happened to me as well. Used silicon. As mentioned, the result is ugly but you will still have a working diffuser.

I don't know super glue, but (by its name) it will certainly do it. However, make sure this super glue is something that can be undone some how. The diffuser tube has a small hole and if super glue clogs it, you are super screwed.

Silicon is something that you can remove if necessary.