how much of manhandling can zoas withstand?
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neupane00
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what is everyone talking about superglue gel?? i am used to using epoxy (putty kinda thing). but it doesnt work with kinda live rock i wanna attach to. (my base LR is very smooth). Will i have better luck with superglue gel? where do i find it? can i find that in local hardware store? will it bind underwater.. (meaning i can put the glue and submerge the frag under water?? wont the superglue harden instantaneously?can anyone post the link so i can see the pic and then go find (that way i know what i am looking for)
neupane00
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Originally Posted by alix2.0
http:///forum/post/3077106
they can put up with a lot. theyll probably be fine. i had a crab almost destroy a small frag, now its a huge colony.
and how long did it take? how fast do they grow. is it matter of weeks, months or years?
http:///forum/post/3077106
they can put up with a lot. theyll probably be fine. i had a crab almost destroy a small frag, now its a huge colony.
and how long did it take? how fast do they grow. is it matter of weeks, months or years?
jackri
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You can get super glue gel and like Lowe's. Get "super glue gel" not something like gorilla glue. The main ingredient you're looking for is "cyano acrylic" I believe unless I spelled it wrong.
I googled it : cyanoacrylate
It gel's almost instantly when in contact with water so it's a bit tricky to work with but this is what you want for softies over the epoxy.
I googled it : cyanoacrylate
It gel's almost instantly when in contact with water so it's a bit tricky to work with but this is what you want for softies over the epoxy.
teresaq
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if I am going to attch a small frag rock underwater, I get the frag, dry the bottom, put a big glob of glue, (know exactly where you are going to place it before hand) quickly put the frag on the rock in the water, twist it so it breakes the film that develops from the water. Hold it there a few seconds.
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flower
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Anyway here is a picture of the glue I use. Look at the ingredients and match it with others on the market.
flower
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Sorry I posted the wrong picture, here is the ingredients listed on the back.
Also Alex, you are being a snot to have said what you did, the way you did. Wearing gloves and not touching any orifice before washing is basic safety. You don't have to suck on a coral to get sick. I know your young, but still its unnecessary rudeness.
Also Alex, you are being a snot to have said what you did, the way you did. Wearing gloves and not touching any orifice before washing is basic safety. You don't have to suck on a coral to get sick. I know your young, but still its unnecessary rudeness.
loopy101
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you can use super glue from the grocery store as well.if your putting a plug in so it would basically be rock on rock then use epoxy JBwaterweld works well. but if your clueing actual zoas to the rock use super glue. but i also have some smaller live rock that i glue them to so you i have to try and super glue something under water.
as far as zoas you dont really need to be all that concerned about palytoxins. but there are plenty of other bacteria that a person COULD get sick from so as flower stated wearing powder free gloves is a good idea as well as some type of safty glasses and washing up when y our done is a good idea.
as far as zoas you dont really need to be all that concerned about palytoxins. but there are plenty of other bacteria that a person COULD get sick from so as flower stated wearing powder free gloves is a good idea as well as some type of safty glasses and washing up when y our done is a good idea.
flower
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Originally Posted by loopy101
http:///forum/post/3077762
you can use super glue from the grocery store as well.if your putting a plug in so it would basically be rock on rock then use epoxy JBwaterweld works well. but if your clueing actual zoas to the rock use super glue. but i also have some smaller live rock that i glue them to so you i have to try and super glue something under water.
as far as zoas you dont really need to be all that concerned about palytoxins. but there are plenty of other bacteria that a person COULD get sick from so as flower stated wearing powder free gloves is a good idea as well as some type of safty glasses and washing up when y our done is a good idea.
Spanko said the same thing about super glue....He is a guy I really trust, but I am wondering if the regular super glue has the exact same ingredients as the fish safe stuff.
Things react to saltwater over time because it is really corrosive. The reef safe stuff has only one ingredient listed, what about the over the counter regular stuff, do you have some on hand to look at and compare?
I don’t have any to compare and I really would like to know, there is so much money tied into the tank…I would hate to poison it saving a dollar.
http:///forum/post/3077762
you can use super glue from the grocery store as well.if your putting a plug in so it would basically be rock on rock then use epoxy JBwaterweld works well. but if your clueing actual zoas to the rock use super glue. but i also have some smaller live rock that i glue them to so you i have to try and super glue something under water.
as far as zoas you dont really need to be all that concerned about palytoxins. but there are plenty of other bacteria that a person COULD get sick from so as flower stated wearing powder free gloves is a good idea as well as some type of safty glasses and washing up when y our done is a good idea.
Spanko said the same thing about super glue....He is a guy I really trust, but I am wondering if the regular super glue has the exact same ingredients as the fish safe stuff.
Things react to saltwater over time because it is really corrosive. The reef safe stuff has only one ingredient listed, what about the over the counter regular stuff, do you have some on hand to look at and compare?
I don’t have any to compare and I really would like to know, there is so much money tied into the tank…I would hate to poison it saving a dollar.
loopy101
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flower
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Originally Posted by loopy101
http:///forum/post/3077778
no i tossed the package it came in away and no incredients on the tubes but i buy 4 tubes for 1.59 at the hard ware store. and its the same stuff thats been in my tank since i started working with corals over a year ago. the reason i dont like working with super glue in the tank is i have had little balls of glue roll off the rock( prolly didnt let it sit long enough to get a good hold on the rock) but if a fish were to grab it thinking its food that wouldnt be a good outcome!
Be a dear, and the next time you get some...check out the ingredients for me. Anyone with a tube on hand reading this post...could you look and see for me? Thank You in advance!
http:///forum/post/3077778
Be a dear, and the next time you get some...check out the ingredients for me. Anyone with a tube on hand reading this post...could you look and see for me? Thank You in advance!
coral keeper
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Originally Posted by TeresaQ
http:///forum/post/3077206
if I am going to attch a small frag rock underwater, I get the frag, dry the bottom, put a big glob of glue, (know exactly where you are going to place it before hand) quickly put the frag on the rock in the water, twist it so it breakes the film that develops from the water. Hold it there a few seconds.
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Ditto.
http:///forum/post/3077206
if I am going to attch a small frag rock underwater, I get the frag, dry the bottom, put a big glob of glue, (know exactly where you are going to place it before hand) quickly put the frag on the rock in the water, twist it so it breakes the film that develops from the water. Hold it there a few seconds.
T
Ditto.
