Affixing corals in place in the tank?

[Hyp81]

Is there a way to fix corals in place in the tank without taking all of your rocks out? I thought people have mentioned doing it with super glue...?

 

[mcgyvr]

Superglue (gel kind) can work..
They make a 2 part "putty" you mix and can use in the water.. <--a bit better for a complete underwater application

Some commonly used products here..
http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/saltwater-aquarium-fragging-supplies/super-glue-epoxies.html

 

[Hyp81]

Superglue (gel kind) can work..
They make a 2 part "putty" you mix and can use in the water.. <--a bit better for a complete underwater application

Some commonly used products here..
http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/saltwater-aquarium-fragging-supplies/super-glue-epoxies.html

So in your opinion the two part putty option will be better or more lasting? Is it safe for my hermit crabs and snails?

 

[scooter31707]

yes, it's reef-safe. Your skimmer might go crazy for a little bit.

 

[MMacro]

Here is an in depth video made by BRS

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=edJ8Lorgxi8

Full of good tips

 

[mcgyvr]

yes.. totally safe (may cause skimmer to go crazy for a bit)..
But its harmless to the creatures..

Frankly I'm not a fan of the putty that I've used in the past.. It can work put really needs to be "pressed" into the rock to grip nicely.. But it does work just fine..

 

[Sk8r]

The putty is less effective than it used to be. I gave up on it except for creating bonds between rocks. Superglue gel all the way. Lift coral out, apply blob of gel, set coral in place and hold it to a count of 60. It will harden underwater.

Superglue may sound scary, but AIH it was created for medical purposes, wound sealing after stitches where skin is fragile.

 

[Khow]

I use a combination... Gel/putty/gel/frag. Also I use regular underwater putty. The two part for plumbing repairs. I have had great success like this. I read the method somewhere, possibly Melev's Reef? Not sure, but it defiantly was not my idea. Credit should go where it's deserved but I just can't place it...

 

[themagicman]

When you do affix the corals in place, always give yourself an out. Just as an example, instead of just smashing that epoxy into each and ever crevice, leave a side open.. This will allow you to pop it off the rocks if need be.

 

[rjjr1963]

What's the best way to remove an sps coral from the frag plug?

 

[themagicman]

Sliding a razor blade flush along the plug can work. It all depends on the growth though. If the plug has been encrusted, just cut the leg off and secure it to the rocks. Sooner or later you'll never know the frag plug was there.

 

[mcgyvr]

What's the best way to remove an sps coral from the frag plug?

Small screwdriver, pry bar, whatever works, spoon, fork, etc..

 

[mcgyvr]

Superglue may sound scary, but AIH it was created for medical purposes, wound sealing after stitches where skin is fragile.

Yup.. I use it all the time.. I haven't used a band-aid in 10 years..

 

[schnebbles]

I just used jb weld stick and gel superglue (I did get the glue from BRS only because I was already ordering).

 

[ericarenee]

What's the best way to remove an sps coral from the frag plug?

Tile snips and chip the plug away leaving just enough of it to glue onto rock work....