Can i use gorilla glue with coral

[merlberg]

I have a toadstool leather coral but it looks like 1 side of the leg is not fully attached to the rock. Can i use gorilla glue to attach it

 

[dwebb1031]

I use super glue gel for all my frags I suggest dipping it before putting back in the tank, because the first time it comes into contact with water if not hardened it sheds a film. Once it hits water the outside later hardens but it stays pliable which is nice if you glue frags to your live rock directly.

 

[dwebb1031]

Now the toad stool probably doesn't need to be glued the foot doesn't move like a nem but will through new growth move and the old parts die off

 

[twilliard]

Use the superglue of gorilla glue

 

[bowen1022]

Make sure it contains cyanoacrylate

 

[merlberg]

Ok thanks everyone!!!

 

[Seppdelaney]

If it doesn't gel, don't use it. And watch your fish to make sure they don't think it's a chance to grab some noms if it floating around at all.

 

[merlberg]

Use the superglue of gorilla glue

Ok I have a question for anyone tht can answer... I bought this same glue and i want to make sure I can glue it back on to the rock because someone said it doesnt need glueing because they dnt mive but it ripped off and this is what it looks like

It wasnt like this before but it hanging by a little piece so can i glue it back on?

 

[twilliard]

Ok I have a question for anyone tht can answer... I bought this same glue and i want to make sure I can glue it back on to the rock because someone said it doesnt need glueing because they dnt mive but it ripped off and this is what it looks like

It wasnt like this before but it hanging by a little piece so can i glue it back on?

The soft coral base is hard to glue into place, this is typical with any soft coral.

 

[merlberg]

The soft coral base is hard to glue into place, this is typical with any soft coral.

Oh wow really! So what can I do to fix it?! Anything or can i rip the little piece thts still on the rock and put the coral on the sand? Idk

 

[stevo01]

It's very difficult to glue leathers down. Not recommend as they will slime. You can use a correct sized rubber band down at the base. Give it a once around, twist, and around again. Let it be for a week. Then just cut the band off, being careful of the leather. If it needs more time put a new rubber band on and check it again. It'll work.

 

[sfmacguy]

As Stevo01 said, the best thing to do is rubberband them down to a rock or piece of rubble.

 

[stevo01]

You can do the same with mushrooms, if you wish to "train" them to be in a certain spot. I also use a rock on top of a new purchased mushroom. Over the next few days it will attach itself to the rock underneath it, crawl out from under the rock on top of it. After that it might move a little but it'll be attached. But you can use rubberband, or even fishing line. Fishing line is nice because it won't block any light.

 

[merlberg]

It's very difficult to glue leathers down. Not recommend as they will slime. You can use a correct sized rubber band down at the base. Give it a once around, twist, and around again. Let it be for a week. Then just cut the band off, being careful of the leather. If it needs more time put a new rubber band on and check it again. It'll work.

Thank you!!! So no more than twice around the base of the coral correct?!

 

[merlberg]

As Stevo01 said, the best thing to do is rubberband them down to a rock or piece of rubble.

Ok thanks

 

[merlberg]

You can do the same with mushrooms, if you wish to "train" them to be in a certain spot. I also use a rock on top of a new purchased mushroom. Over the next few days it will attach itself to the rock underneath it, crawl out from under the rock on top of it. After that it might move a little but it'll be attached. But you can use rubberband, or even fishing line. Fishing line is nice because it won't block any light.

Ok thanks again... Ill stick to the rubberband since im sure i can find some around my house lol

 

[stevo01]

You don't want it too tight that it cuts through the tissue. Use this method when/if you decide to frag it as well.

 

[merlberg]

You don't want it too tight that it cuts through the tissue. Use this method when/if you decide to frag it as well.

Ok thanks again!

 

[stevo01]

Heck, you could even plant it in rubble or within a crevice of heavier rocks. Given time it'll attach itself to what ever its touching. It just comes down to the method. With a rubberband you will be able to place it anywhere you want in the tank, optimizing best light and flow. Just be careful not to cut through the soft tissue from too much rubber band pressure.

 

[bobman]

I have never had luck with glue on soft corals and a rubber band has not worked for me either. What I do is take a sowing needle and thread and tie it to the rock making an x pattern through the base of the coral