Hammer Coral Wont Stay In Place

[Allen4k4]

I bought and orange hammer coral yesterday and placed it in the tank where it can get moderate flow and moderate light, basically mid level in the tank on a piece of live rock. I came down this morning and it had fallen. What is the best way to secure coral so that it does not fall from its position. I also have a green polyp leather that has a similar problem with staying in place. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

 

[lmforbis]

Super glue. There is a thick version sold by many online reef stores that works well.

 

[Allen4k4]

Super glue. There is a thick version sold by many online reef stores that works well.

That is safe to put on the put it into the tank?

 

[2quills]

Yep it's safe. It's the super glue gel not the regular super glue.

 

[Allen4k4]

Yep it's safe. It's the super glue gel not the regular super glue.

So can I attach it to the coral then put it in the water to attach to the live rock or do I have to take everything out and attach it??

 

[lmforbis]

You just put a big glob of glue on the coral then put it into the water and attach it. I find it helps to give it a little twist and hold it in place for a few seconds.

 

[lmforbis]

I use BSI IC-gel.