Videos on glueing in corals so that they stay
- Thread starter L/B Block
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Sandwich method works the best for me. For attaching to rockwork, mix up a ball of epoxy, put some super glue on it, the push the frag or plug in. Put super glue on the other side of the epoxy ball then smoosh it on the rockwork. It also helps to clean the area with a toothbrush first for better adhesion.
Coral reefer
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Thanks
I’ll check that out!
RandyC
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If you just want to use super glue only, make sure it’s the thicker gel version, you use a decent amount and make sure you give it a good twist back and forth to break surface of the cured glue that forms after it hits the water.
This won’t make a difference for your problem, but for completeness, I usually remove the frag from the original plug/rock and glue the frag to a piece of rubble, then glue the rubble to the rock work.
I actually can’t recall having a problem with my urchin grabbing glued frags.
This won’t make a difference for your problem, but for completeness, I usually remove the frag from the original plug/rock and glue the frag to a piece of rubble, then glue the rubble to the rock work.
I actually can’t recall having a problem with my urchin grabbing glued frags.
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Thales
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I don't have a vid, but I tihnk I recently posted an article about it here somewhere
If you find it, please post it.
ashburn2k
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I use this, and it's super thick, works great for me
Will check it out
RandyC
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I use the dollar store super glue gel. You can get two tubes for a dollar. Sometimes you get lucky and they have the three tube packs for a dollar.
They also have it on amazon, but it costs a little more.
Super Glue 15185 Gel, 12-Pack, .07oz tubes https://a.co/e0rX3qw
They also have it on amazon, but it costs a little more.
Super Glue 15185 Gel, 12-Pack, .07oz tubes https://a.co/e0rX3qw
Start at about 6 min here for the sandwich method. I really like polyp labs little glue tubes, plus they sponsor resident Reef Beefer @Thales
I have had issues with the cheap runny glue. I am swearing off it.
Thanks. Will watch.
RandyC
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Was it gel? I would never use non-gel. Been using this stuff for years for many, many frags, works great.
Thank you.
Def gel. But it just..runs off the frag and forms a residue at the top of the water where I need to sift it out. It’s a PIA.
Use a bit of accelerator before putting it in the tank
RandyC
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Never had a problem of the glue actually running off the frag. Doesn’t sound very gel-like to me. Oh well, find a glue that works for you!
