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June 5th, 2008, 10:13 PM
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Re: Gluing corals?
Most of them cure quicker when you put them back in the water immediately after gluing
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#12
June 5th, 2008, 11:06 PM
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Re: Gluing corals?
Try taking the frag out of water and applying the glue to it, then you dunk the frag in the water and the gluw should go kind of white, dip it a couple more times and then stick it to the rock and wiggle it a little to get the glue to attach, then hold it in place for about 15 seconds, it should hold fast. After gluing a couple hundred frags and spending a couple months with your fingers covered in glue you start to develop a technique, but its individual to everyone, I am just giving you mine.
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June 5th, 2008, 11:13 PM
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Re: Gluing corals?
I usally glue the coral to the rock then put it in a bowl that has my tank water in it. It usally set real quick. I let it sit in the bowl of saltwater for five minutes to be sure it took. if it did in the tank it goes.
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 120 with 30 sump Aquatinic Constellation T5 lighting Coralife Super Skimmer Koralia 2/3 Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 2 years and counting Other Intrests: Pig collector, Gardening
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June 6th, 2008, 01:09 AM
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Re: Gluing corals?
Ya that was a pain in the ass. couldnt get it to stick, but i did almost get my fingers stuck to the side of my tank (oh my!)
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 50 gallon suspended reef, Koralia #4, GSP, DSP, Candy Coral Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: Read Alot
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June 6th, 2008, 04:56 AM
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Re: Gluing corals?
lol, im still getting the hang of gluing em in place under the water. I try to do it out of the water if i can remove the rock im wanting to glue it to.
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June 6th, 2008, 05:57 AM
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Ya i got 3 more small frags today the the swap. Got me a candy cane with 2 heads for 5 bucks, a devils sun burn for 5 bucks with about 10 polyps, and a green star polyp with about 30 heads. Im still waiting for them to open up but my lights go off in 5 minutes so i will have to wait until tomorrow to see them. I did take the rocks out to glue them because i wasted alot of time and glue trying to do it underwater.
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 50 gallon suspended reef, Koralia #4, GSP, DSP, Candy Coral Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: Read Alot
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June 6th, 2008, 06:14 AM
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grats on the frags, I only picked up one piece of Zoa's for $5, im getting a killer piece on Saturday from Doc, cant wait Doc!
 Cumminz where were you sitting during the slideshows and stuff?
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June 6th, 2008, 06:17 AM
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Re: Gluing corals?
I was standing in the back wearing the Guns and Roses Shirt
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 50 gallon suspended reef, Koralia #4, GSP, DSP, Candy Coral Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: Read Alot
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June 6th, 2008, 06:23 AM
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Re: Gluing corals?
hmm i don't think i noticed ya. i was sitting on the far left about half way. super shaggy hair, LOL.
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June 6th, 2008, 06:33 AM
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Re: Gluing corals?
Again,, i didnt notice you. What did u end up buying?
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 50 gallon suspended reef, Koralia #4, GSP, DSP, Candy Coral Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: Read Alot
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