{"product_id":"aquavitro-bond-100l","title":"AquaVitro Bond - 100l","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA coral mount you can melt, reshape and reuse.\u003c\/strong\u003e AquaVitro Bond is a low-melting-temperature thermoplastic adhesive from Seachem's aquavitro line, used to fix coral frags to rock or to fuse aquascaping rockwork together. Unlike a cyanoacrylate glue or two-part epoxy, Bond softens again in hot water, so a placement that isn't quite right can be reheated and reshaped rather than chiselled off and redone from scratch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReheatable and reworkable\u003c\/strong\u003e - soften it in hot water as many times as you need to get a placement right, instead of committing on the first attempt.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNon-toxic and inert once set\u003c\/strong\u003e - Seachem states it has no impact on aquarium water chemistry, so it can be used directly in a stocked reef tank.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo mixing, no cure time to plan around\u003c\/strong\u003e - unlike two-part epoxy putty, there's nothing to measure or combine; heat, knead, place.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorks underwater or out of the tank\u003c\/strong\u003e - shape it before placing a frag, or mould it directly against wet rock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAA0536\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBarcode\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e000116077415\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eForm\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow melting temperature thermoplastic putty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSoftening temperature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApproximately 45°C (113°F) in hot water\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWorking time once softened\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApproximately 10-15 minutes before it hardens, longer or shorter depending on ambient water temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eToxicity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNon-toxic and chemically inert once set, per Seachem\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWater type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFresh and marine, including reef systems\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePack size stocked\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeachem does not publish a full chemical composition for Bond beyond describing it as a low-melting-temperature plastic; a full safety data sheet is available from Seachem on request for anyone who needs the complete breakdown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd the amount of Bond you need to hot water at approximately 45°C (113°F) - do not boil it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWait for it to change from opaque white to clear, which signals it has fully softened.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove it from the water and knead it to work out any trapped air or water pockets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShape it around the frag plug or rock join while it's still workable - you have roughly 10-15 minutes before it firms up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHold or prop the piece in place while it cools and hardens fully.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt can be reheated and reworked as many times as needed if a placement doesn't hold or needs adjusting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e mounting coral frags to plugs or display rock, and fusing loose aquascaping rock into a stable structure, in both freshwater and marine or reef tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot suitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e permanent structural bonding under heavy mechanical load - it is a mounting putty, not a construction adhesive, and a large rockwork structure should still be built to stand on its own rather than rely on Bond to hold its weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCare and safety\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeat only to the point where the putty turns clear - overheating it makes it difficult to handle safely and doesn't improve how it sets. Let it cool before final placement checks, since it stays workable and can be reshaped by hand while warm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/aquavitro-coral-cutter-18cm\"\u003eAquavitro Coral Cutter 18cm\u003c\/a\u003e - to take the frag you're about to mount.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/aquavitro-crescent-coral-cutter-19cm\"\u003eAquavitro Crescent Coral Cutter 19cm\u003c\/a\u003e - the curved-jaw alternative for awkward angles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a consumable putty, Bond is not covered by a manufacturer warranty term in the usual sense; your rights under the Australian Consumer Law apply to any product that is faulty or not as described. It is not a dangerous good and ships as standard parcel freight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs AquaVitro Bond safe for fish, coral and invertebrates?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeachem states it is non-toxic and inert once set, with no impact on aquarium chemistry, and it is sold specifically for use in stocked reef and planted systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I reuse it if I make a mistake?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Reheat it in hot water until it turns clear again and it can be reshaped and reused, which is the main advantage over a one-shot glue or epoxy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes it work underwater?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce softened in hot water, it stays workable long enough to press against wet rock or a frag plug and hold its shape as it cools, so it does not need to be applied to a fully dry surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow is this different from coral frag glue or epoxy putty?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCyanoacrylate glue sets in seconds with no working time, and two-part epoxy has to be mixed and cures permanently. 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