Velcro idea for mounting coral

[JCOLE]

Hello everyone. I know this might not be a good idea but I was thinking of a way to temp mount corals. What do you think about industrial strength velcro that is non-adhesive. I would glue one side to the coral or frag to the velcro with superglue gel and the other side of velcro to the rocks, etc. This way I can move corals around without permanently fixing them to the rocks, etc. This way if they do not like the spot then it is an easy move.

Again, just an idea.... what do you think?
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GD461G7/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_qiiVCbPBP56M8

 

[Js.Aqua.Project]

I am not a chemist so I have no idea from that side of there is a negative to this.

Cosmetically I wouldn't find it appealing, but that's just me.

The only reason I can think of why it wouldn't work is the detritus build up in the Velcro being unsightly.

 

[Orko]

The visual of that is not appealing at all white velcro and I would think if you tried to move one the velcro would flex and the frag would pop off ...

 

[Dan Watson]

With the proper plastics it’d definitely work great. For those of us who do a lot of fragging this is a decent solution. It also has applications in some serious tanks for finding the right spot for different corals and is extremely useful if youre trying to study them in different settings. Its definitely an issue for permanent placement, but the other issues people seem to bring up is cosmetic, and obviously not an issue if you cut the pads proper. id say try it and get back to us in a month or two. i’d also look into the types of plastics you can get velcros in (maybe just call 3M directly, they may already have something for this hobby) and find one thats not gonna cause problems. Obviously dont use felt, use a hook and loop type velcro or the “dual-lock” type they make for marine applications. (doesnt mean its aquarium safe.) also most arent available without the adhesive, specially the more heavy duty plastics that come in hook and loop and dual lock. Excited to see if you try it so please post results if you pull the trigger.

 

[Blackice615]

Great thinking outside the box.

 

[ZoWhat]

Interesting idea.... I would just wonder that over time that the various algae that bond to Live Rock making it "live" would also grow into the 'hook n loop" bond that makes velcro work.... overtime the hook n loop would fail to grab each other

Second thought is depending on the coral, would the coral just outgrow the velcro and bond to the live rock? Unwise to RIP a coral that has bonded itself to the LR

Third..... corals get highly irritated when moved around. They want to remain left untouched so they can adapt to their surroundings. Velcro would enable you to constantly move the coral, and moving would, imo, stunt its growth...even kill it





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[rayyou94]

Imo I think that if the Velcro is on there and once u try to remove the Velcro from the actually drag wouldn’t it damage the tissue? I’m thinking I should just get some magnets glue it to the frag and just mount it onto a wall

 

[vetteguy53081]

Seems creative but I would believe the salt and elements would weaken the fabric and teeth of the velcro and result in ????
Maybe not? Worth a shot

 

[Dan Watson]

In recent light I’d also remind that it depends on which species of corals, how theyre moved , when theyre moved and how often, and during what conditions. Some can easily be snapped in half and not give a dang in the world. Others cant. Given that, if youre trying to duplicate a colony, wouldnt this idea be another take on the “frag nodes” we’re all so used to?

 

[Skynyrd Fish]

I use live rock ruble, then glue that to the rock, easy to move and relocate, easy for the frag to encrust and grow.

 

[cracker]

I like your out of the box idea. Cosmetic wise it wouldn't take a very big piece . You can do what ever Ya want ! Try it out & let us know .

 

[JCOLE]

Maybe I will get around to trying it..lol. Just thinking because I am new to SPS and just worried that I will permanently mount a frag and it will not like the spot it is in. I was thinking that if it did like the spot then you could just keep it there and it would encrust. However, if needed to move then it wouldn't be a pain to do.