D-D Aquascape Construction Epoxy

D-D Aquascape Construction Epoxy

D-D Aquascape Construction Epoxy is a two-part epoxy putty for bonding live rock, positioning corals, making clam bases and repairing leaks in saltwater and freshwater aquariums. It suits reef keepers, aquascapers and fragging hobbyists who need a reliable underwater adhesive, and it also works for repairs in preformed ponds and around the home.

Key Benefits

• Developed specifically for saltwater and freshwater aquariums and other underwater applications.
• Stickier than most epoxies, so it bonds more easily to wet substrates.
• Helps you build complex live rock structures and avoid rock falls caused by turbo snails, sea urchins and strong current flow.
• The Purple version dries underwater to the colour of coralline algae, so it looks more natural in a marine tank before true coralline algae encrusts it.
• Versatile enough to handle repairs and bonding jobs both in the aquarium and about the home.

Suggested Uses

• Bonding rock to rock and making rock bases during aquascaping.
• Bonding and positioning corals within the aquarium.
• Fragging corals onto frag bases and preparing coral frags.
• Making clam bases, which helps protect clams from being attacked, and ultimately killed, by bristle worms.
• Repairing leaking pipework, broken equipment and leaks in general.
• Bonding items to the aquarium glass.
• Repairing liners and preformed ponds.
• Plus 1001 other general uses in the aquarium and about the home.

How to Use

• Take care not to overmanipulate the putty underwater.
• If the aquarium water starts to become cloudy, stop using the epoxy immediately and allow the water to clear.
• Colour note: the Purple version dries underwater to the colour of coralline algae, but when it cures out of the water the colour is darker, representing deep red coralline algae.

Suitable For

• Marine aquariums: live rock structures, coral frags, coral positioning and clam bases.
• Freshwater aquariums: general bonding and repairs.
• Pond repairs: liners and preformed ponds.
• Equipment and pipework repairs, and bonding items to aquarium glass.

Compatibility

Made for use in both saltwater and freshwater aquariums. The Rock Grey version is perhaps the more suitable choice for freshwater aquariums and for repairing liners and preformed ponds, but both colours can be used in any environment.

Specifications

• Type: two-part epoxy putty
• Formulated to be stickier than most epoxies for bonding to wet substrates
• Purple version: dries underwater to the colour of coralline algae and cures darker, a deep red, when cured out of the water
• Rock Grey version: suited to freshwater aquariums, liners and preformed ponds

Available Sizes

Available in Purple and Rock Grey versions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which colour should I choose for a marine aquarium?
The Purple version is formulated to dry underwater to the colour of coralline algae, so it blends in naturally until true coralline algae encrusts it. Both colours can be used in any environment.

Is the Rock Grey version better for freshwater or ponds?
Rock Grey is perhaps the more suitable choice for freshwater aquariums and for repairing liners and preformed ponds, although both colours can be used in any environment.

Can I use it to stop rockwork from toppling?
Yes. It bonds live rock together into complex structures, which helps avoid rock falls caused by turbo snails, sea urchins and strong current flow.

What should I do if the water turns cloudy while I'm working?
Stop using the epoxy immediately and allow the water to clear. Take care not to overmanipulate the putty underwater.

Why make a base for a clam?
Clam bases made with this epoxy help prevent the clam from being attacked, and ultimately killed, by bristle worms.

Will the colour change after curing?
The Purple version dries underwater to the colour of coralline algae. If it cures out of the water, the colour is darker, representing deep red coralline algae.

When can I expect delivery?

• Gauteng (Jhb/Pta) - 1-3 working days
• Nationwide (Cpt/Dbn+) - 2-5 working days
• Outlying Areas - 3-7 working days

All orders are sent via Economy Road, typically through Fastway or Internet Express Couriers*. Estimated timeframes are not guaranteed. Once the order is collected by the courier, we have no control over third-party logistics and cannot make any time promises.

If you prefer a faster 🚀 shipping option, we also offer The Courier Guy during checkout in the dropdown selection. Please note that this option is not free, and you must choose it to use it. Please pay careful attention to the cutoff times and delivery timeframe for these options during checkout.

Enjoy the convenience of collection points and lockers! 📦

No more waiting at home or at work for your delivery. Simply choose a collection locker or pickup point and collect your order when it suits you.

Delivery times to lockers and pickup locations typically range from 2–7 working days, depending on your location.*

Search a PUDO Location Near You

Collection timeframes:

• Bob Box: Collect within 2 days of receiving your collection notification.
• PUDO Lockers: Collect within 36 hours of receiving your collection PIN or SMS notification.

If a PUDO parcel is not collected within 36 hours, it will automatically be transferred to the nearest PUDO Kiosk or Depot at no additional cost. The parcel will then be held there for approximately 2 days before being returned.

Please ensure you collect your parcel within the applicable collection period. Uncollected parcels will be returned to the sender, and additional shipping charges may apply should the order need to be resent.