attaching frags??

[illal]

after picking up a bunch of new frags today im just wondering what everyone is using as far as glueing or how ever u attach them??

 

[scubasteve247]

either super glue GEL or two part aquarium epoxy.

 

[gasman059]

IC GEL

 

[Ding2daDong]

I use the cheapest gel glue at the store.

All of my frags seemed to hold up really well but I have heard great things about Zap gel. A few of the acroporas fell off so I am not sure if that was from the transportation of them or just that the glue didn't hold up.

-Matthew

 

[jessp]

loc-tite super glue gel from home depot.

 

[nyvp]

aqua mend from HD its in the paint section

 

[illal]

and what you just take the frag and the rock outta the water and glue it??

 

[jeffbrig]

IC gel superglue, hands down.

Take the coral and rock out of the water. For acros, hold the coral upside down and dry the cut edge with a paper towel. Add a dab of super glue. Dry a spot on the rock and put another dab of glue. Put the two together, and hold for a few seconds. Dunking the piece in water, or dribbling water on it actually helps the superglue to skin over faster. Within a few seconds, it sets enough that you can let go.

None of my frags came free, and I mounted probably 50 sps frags for the swap.

 

[illal]

where can i get "IC gel super glue" ?

 

[titus164]

reef life has it cheapest

 

[davester1]

After trying being frustrated by the designer aquariums glues, someone suggested duro brand super glue gel. It's at walmart etc. for 2$ a 2 pack.

I glue 100% of my stuff while in the tank. Takes about 30 seconds or so, depending upon the size / location. I must have 50 frags and rarely have to re-glue. I would suggest using a toothbrush on the spot prior to gluing.

 

[gasman059]

Again I've used pretty much all of the gels, and agre with Jeff and others IC gel is eally a great product for many reasons.

One of the most important is that u can re-use the glue after taking cap on/off, versus others like zap that reallly become quite cumbersome after 3 4 uses.

As far as epoxy u can use it too but make sure the gel is between the epoxy and the coral. If not the epoxy curing will burn the coral

 

[illal]

and all these differant "gel super glues" are safe in the reef tank?? it kinda worries me

 

[gasman059]

Yes they are !

 

[illal]

even the stuff from HD ???

 

[jessp]

any anywhere that says "superglue gel" it has to be the gel type or it is useless.

i use this and so do most people i know on all their frags.

 

[ibmgeek]

why cant you use the regular super glue not gel? Since i havent had time to buy the gel i have been using the regular one.

 

[jessp]

i just think it is easier to work w/ the gel. the liquid always runs all over the place on me, but perhaps others use it w/ success.

 

[ibmgeek]

im going to get the gel one but so far the liquid one has worked just fine.

 

[jeffbrig]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10497785#post10497785 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by ibmgeek
why cant you use the regular super glue not gel? Since i havent had time to buy the gel i have been using the regular one.

Any cyanoacrylate super glue will work fine. I prefer the thicker gel glue because it's easier to work with when bonding coarse surfaces. It also gives you a few seconds longer to react before gluing your fingers together permanently.