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June 5th, 2008, 05:19 AM
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Gluing corals?
I have a very small frag about 1 inch by 2 inch that has about 5 polyps on it and it always ends up upside down. Help?
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#2
June 5th, 2008, 05:25 AM
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Re: Gluing corals?
what kind of polyps?
You can attach them to a rock with superglue gel.If they are already on a rock than you can use epoxy or mixture of epoxy/superglue gel to attach the rock to rock.
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June 5th, 2008, 05:29 AM
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Re: Gluing corals?
Superglue Gel? they are zoa's
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June 5th, 2008, 05:40 AM
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Re: Gluing corals?
Any of the cyanoacrylate glue will work.Make sure it's the gel type and not regular super/crazy glue.The gel type is thicker,easier to work with then the runny regular type.Use it to attach zoas to a rock,put a blob on the base of the zoa and stick them on a rock.This works best if the zoas and the rock is remove.Like I said earlier,if the zoas are already attached to a small rock/plug then epoxy works better.
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June 5th, 2008, 05:48 AM
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Re: Gluing corals?
Ya they are already in a small rock. do i buy that expensive stuff at the fish store or what?
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June 5th, 2008, 06:02 AM
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Re: Gluing corals?
Loctite super glue gel is what I use, you can buy it at Lowes for a few bucks.
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June 5th, 2008, 03:03 PM
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Re: Gluing corals?
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June 5th, 2008, 05:50 PM
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Re: Gluing corals?
That's what I use Loctite super glue. Works great.
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 5th, 2008, 06:43 PM
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Re: Gluing corals?
I agree, any of the super glue gels work but have found the Loctite brand to be best. Haven't found a better method to attach corals yet.
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June 5th, 2008, 07:41 PM
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Re: Gluing corals?
Went and got some this morning. how long do i wait until i put it back in the water?
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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