to glue or not to glue?

[lurningboutreefs]

I have a few coral frags that have been blown around the aquarium. I am trying to keep my hands out of the aquarium as much as possible, but I keep having to pick 'em off the bottom and move them closer to the light.

Should I buy some glue at the LFS? They have glue and gel? I have never used any of this stuff. Is it OK for the tank? Should I buy glue or gel?

All help is appreciated.

 

[BL1]

I would go to a local store and just pick up some super glue gel. It'll be way cheaper then buying it at your LFS.

 

[chichimom79]

Any super glue that says cyanoacrylate. Most hobbyists prefer the gel kind. It's non-toxic.

 

[FishyReef]

And use enough to get them to stay in one place but not so much that you can't pull them off their spots and move them if needed. Good luck!

 

[lurningboutreefs]

That's a lot of help - quickly. I plan to check Lowe's tomorrow.

 

[chichimom79]

I got mine at a dollar store.

 

[Bifferwine]

Superglue gel from the hardware store, grocery store, or dollar store will be fine. No need to pay inflated LFS prices for "special" glue -- it's all the same! I like using the Loctite brand the best. The bottle it comes in is easier for me to use than the typical tubes that superglue comes in.

 

[Slimkasey]

with Locktite, you can go to the automotive store, and buy really small tubes that work out to be single use. Just to get you cheaper.

 

[sen5241b]

Take the coral or rock out of the tank and glue it. If you must glue in tank, turn off the flow and be careful. If a glob of glue gets on the glass you may not be able to ever get it off.