How to glue frag.

[marsilly]

could someone help me understand how you glue a coral frag back onto a shell or rock? I bought several from the LFS and one just won't stay put. It came off the shell she had it on and It keeps falling to the bottom and then gets pushed round. I have been told to use gel super glue, but how long can you keep the frag from the water inorder to get the glue to hold it to another shell or rock? If someone could give me a place to look or some help...sure appreciate it.

 

[coraljunky]

What type of coral?

 

[marsilly]

button polyp

 

[coraljunky]

Are you using a "gel" glue? Regular super/crazy wont work. The time out of water isnt a big deal. Wear gloves.
https://forums.saltwaterfish.com/t/264461/more-fragging-fun

 

[marsilly]

Yes, Loctite but I haven't used any before this would be the first time to try it and I would really hate to kill it

 

[coraljunky]

Originally Posted by marsilly
Yes, Loctite but I haven't used any before this would be the first time to try it and I would really hate to kill it

You'll do just fine

 

[marsilly]

Thank You

 

[grabbitt]

It's helpful to sprinkle a bit of the saltwater on the frag shortly after gluing down the polyps to help along in the curing process.
Good luck, and keep in mind, everyone has to begin somewhere