Attaching frags to rock

[peteranddeb]

I have a couple frags and I want to attach them tothe rock so they dont keep getting knocked down. I have read a few people recommend "super glue"?? Are they saying like crazy glue???? If so how would that work on bumpy rock? Also wouldn't you have to take the coral out of the water for that.. I didnt think it would be good totake the coral out of the water... I was thinking there mustbe some kind of aquarium silicone that would work under the water.... I would appreciate some feedback...

Thanks =)

 

[mfdrookie516]

I use super glue gel (not the regular runny stuff) on mine. Granted, I'm fairly new to the reef side of things but it's working for me. I just put a dab on the frag right at the surface, then pretty quickly press it down on the rock I want and hold it for a second... during that time, I put my MP10 on feed mode so the flow doesn't push it around.

 

[TATTOODFREAKS]

I use dollor store super glue "gel" to glue zoa's to rubble rock. The gel will fill in the small gaps. I've had them out of the water for as long as 10 minutes with no problems. I think silicone would take to long to cure. I've also used "water weld" 2-part epoxy for larger sps colonies...

 

[peteranddeb]

Ok so you leave the rock thatyou want to attach to, in the tank... put the glue on the frag out of the water and put it under water onto the rock?

 

[mfdrookie516]

That's what I do. FWIW, I tried putting the glue on the rock and found that it floats haha. Once I put it on the frag, then put the frag on the rock, it worked well for me. I guess there are probably a thousand right ways to do it, depending on who you ask... like most things in this hobby.

 

[frybread4life]

I've always just used a gel like super glue. Just put a "dollop" one, dip it a couple times in the water until it turns from clear to a whitish film on it, add another bit of glue and repeat until you get the glue ball the size you desire, then shove it on in the hole!

 

[peteranddeb]

Thanks for the tips. I just wanted to make sure, because it seemed to me that super glue might be toxic. I will get the gel and give it a try. thanks again. Have a great day!!!!!!

 

[Travisw30]

I've always just used a gel like super glue. Just put a "dollop" one, dip it a couple times in the water until it turns from clear to a whitish film on it, add another bit of glue and repeat until you get the glue ball the size you desire, then shove it on in the hole!

+1 I like this method.

 

[caudill187]

I used just about every method in the industry and have gone back to cyanoacrylate gel (superglue gel, or other brands). The dollar store kind works well but I also just got and nice big bottle of Ray's Reef glue which I like. I usually make sure the spot on the rock is clean, put some glue on my finger and spread it on the rock in the tank. I then dry the end of my frag, apply glue, and stick it to the other glue. Gluing glue to glue gives a better bond, in my experience. I also turn off the powerheads when I do it. I have found it's important to stick it once and not fiddle with it, if possible.

If I can take the rock that I plan to glue on to out of the tank, I do that....

 

[Dog Boy Dave]

I like using super glue gel for the small pieces but I use two part epoxy and gel together sometimes to build a pedestal and then super glue the frag into the epoxy. If the piece is large i impress it into the epoxy and then let it harden After it gets dry you can glue the gel into the indents and you can place large colonies that way. If you try to place them before the epoxy hardens it wont stay up. I find the cheap dollar store super glue doesnt work near as well. I also find that its better to cut the frag off of the plug and glue it to a piece of rubble. The added bonus is usually grow another frag from the base after it sits in my rack for awhile.