leather frag to stick to rock

[tiberius]

Hi all,
How do you get a leather frag to stick to a rock? I have had it for 5 days and it is growing. I had it tied to a rock with thread but, it grows so fast that I have to put a bigger rock behind it to keep it upright and have to redo the thread. Can I dry off the bottom and use Krazy glue gel to stick it to the rock?

 

[njbigred]

Frag glue might work if the leather doesn't produce too much mucus, but i haven't had a lot of luck with that. you can actually sew through the bottom of the piece and secure it to a rock large enough to support its growth.
my 2 cents
Red

 

[tiberius]

Originally Posted by NJBigRed
Frag glue might work if the leather doesn't produce too much mucus, but i haven't had a lot of luck with that. you can actually sew through the bottom of the piece and secure it to a rock large enough to support its growth.
my 2 cents
Red
I thought about actually sticking a needle through it. But, I didn't want to cause it unnecessary harm.

 

[dadummy]

hmmmmmmmm, I attached some green sinularia using a needle and fishing line. Poked a hole with the needle and fed the monofilament through, then superglued the line to a rock. Maybe one day I'll get in there and cut the line out. I have also heard of people using tooth picks.
good luck

 

[ukcats]

Try glueing the side of the stalk to the rock to avoid the slime. Otherwise the needle and thread will work and won't hurt the frag...or perhaps a rubberband.

 

[michaeltx]

I have used a toothpic and a rubberband
Mike

 

[tiberius]

Thanks for the suggestions!!

 

[michaeltx]

if you use a toothpic method I forgot to say use a plastic one LOL the leather wont attach to it like they will the wood ones.
Mike

 

[njbigred]

if you use cotton thread, the thread will break up in a few weeks...