glueing corals
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michaeltx
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yeah thats the best way corals can stay out of water long enough for the glue to dry with out problems. i use superglue gel to glue them. just take a papertowl or something to pat dry the 2 surfaces to be glued and you good to go. if the zoos are not on something to glue and just a peel of the tissue DO NOT use superglue use something to hold them to the rock for a few days and they will attach on their own. use glue for them IMO is tricky and can damage the tissue on them.
mike
mike
nctarheels
Member
how long does it take the glue to dry? and do you put it back in the water as soon as you glue it
sum1famous
New Member
Hey tarheels please don't forget safety first.ALWAYS wear rubber glove And safety glasses when fragging any corals you probably already knew that. Zoos are highly toxic and all corals have all kinds of bacteria on in them.just be sure to wash up after.why safety glasses zoos sometimes have a tendency to squirt,when out of the water.as for fragging zoos i've found that zoos spread faster over a smooth surface. super glu GEL works great
Happy fragging.
Oh and for putting them back in water just use asmall container of tank wateer to set themin until your ready to put back in the tank. this helps the glu cure and cool also
Happy fragging.
Oh and for putting them back in water just use asmall container of tank wateer to set themin until your ready to put back in the tank. this helps the glu cure and cool also
michaeltx
Moderator
how long does it take the glue to dry? and do you put it back in the water as soon as you glue it
doesnt take very long at all just about 30 seconds or so with the super glue gell. what to put it back in till the glue is dry before that it could release it hold.
again to re-say what was said USE gloves especially with the zoos they release a toxin that is very bad to you and if allergic can cause some major problems.!!!!!
Mike
doesnt take very long at all just about 30 seconds or so with the super glue gell. what to put it back in till the glue is dry before that it could release it hold.
again to re-say what was said USE gloves especially with the zoos they release a toxin that is very bad to you and if allergic can cause some major problems.!!!!!
Mike
rykna
Active Member
Usually you glue a frag to a small LR( at least I do this), use a rubber band to attach it to the big LR where you want to place it, let it gradually spread over the rock, and eventually remove the rubber band. It really depends, in my opinion, what type and size of coral. For example, my corky finger gorgorian is a little over 12" tall. I wanted it to appear as thought it was naturally attached to the larger LR. To do this I glued the base to a small base ball sized LR. I used small seashells to help stabilize the stem and stregthen the bond to the live rock. When I placed it back in I surrounded it with the large LR and presto landscaping is done.
What kind of coral are you trying to attach to your large LR?
What kind of coral are you trying to attach to your large LR?
maelv
Active Member
Originally Posted by Rykna
Usually you glue a frag to a small LR( at least I do this), use a rubber band to attach it to the big LR where you want to place it, let it gradually spread over the rock, and eventually remove the rubber band. It really depends, in my opinion, what type and size of coral. For example, my corky finger gorgorian is a little over 12" tall. I wanted it to appear as thought it was naturally attached to the larger LR. To do this I glued the base to a small base ball sized LR. I used small seashells to help stabilize the stem and stregthen the bond to the live rock. When I placed it back in I surrounded it with the large LR and presto landscaping is done.
What kind of coral are you trying to attach to your large LR?
Just a general question...not sure what exactly I am getting, but did like some spiny orange sea rod, purple sea rod, and a flourescent green & purple ric someone had...the gorgs were about 8" tall and the ric was a couple of inches or so....
but I am asking for future reference, should I find a nice peice I want to add ot my tank do I really have to take out 100 + lbs of rock to place it down low...
This is all new to me....thanks
Usually you glue a frag to a small LR( at least I do this), use a rubber band to attach it to the big LR where you want to place it, let it gradually spread over the rock, and eventually remove the rubber band. It really depends, in my opinion, what type and size of coral. For example, my corky finger gorgorian is a little over 12" tall. I wanted it to appear as thought it was naturally attached to the larger LR. To do this I glued the base to a small base ball sized LR. I used small seashells to help stabilize the stem and stregthen the bond to the live rock. When I placed it back in I surrounded it with the large LR and presto landscaping is done.
What kind of coral are you trying to attach to your large LR?
Just a general question...not sure what exactly I am getting, but did like some spiny orange sea rod, purple sea rod, and a flourescent green & purple ric someone had...the gorgs were about 8" tall and the ric was a couple of inches or so....
but I am asking for future reference, should I find a nice peice I want to add ot my tank do I really have to take out 100 + lbs of rock to place it down low...
This is all new to me....thanks
puffer32
Active Member
When you put a glob of glue on the piece of rubble, make sure you get it stuck to the larger piece quickly. Decide where you want it before you place it in the water cause once it hits the water, it drys real fast. Press down on the rock for afew seconds to help it bond tight.
purple lobster
Member
Where do you guys get the super glue gel from, hardware store? Does it have to be a special type to not affect the livestock? And when you are gluing, is there generally a location of the coral you want to add the glue to, base, side? I just want to make sure i don't hurt it.