thedigitalimager
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I'm thinking about gluing a monti cap to the back wall of my acrylic tank. There's plenty of light. Will it attach itself and grow?
Thanks, Geary
Thanks, Geary
Gluing A Monti Cap to...
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Froggy
Reef "Hobbyist"...right!?
I have often thought about doing this. I believe RC member Middletonmark had a cap growing off of an internal overflow box and it did fine until a predator got to it. How big is the frag ? It seems like it would be pretty tough attaching it underwater as the glue works best out of water and I do not think epoxy is an option on the glass/acrylic. You may have to drain the tank under the level you intend to put the cap to attach it. Hopefully someone with experience doing this will be able to help more.
thedigitalimager
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It's a 1.5" green monti cap. I have used the super glue gel underwater with a fair amount of success.
Some times I have seen glue melt the acrylic its put onto but I don't know if it will or not you may want to be careful though.
I definitely don't want the acrylic to melt!:eek1:
Anybody out there have experience with this?
Jeremy Blaze
Former Reef Addict
I have glued frags to acrylic overflows without a problem.
Eric Boerner
Coral Cutter
As long as you dont go crazy on the glue, should be fine.
I had a 14"x10" cap growing in a corner of my tank for about a year. It was attached to the rock that leaned against the corner. It never really 'encrusted' to the acryllic. When I tore down the tank and sold it, it slid out perfectly and the backside was shapped perfectly like the corner that it sat on.
So basically... Make sure that the cap has something strong to support itself on. It won't encrust on the acryllic and will be incredibly fragile.
I had a 14"x10" cap growing in a corner of my tank for about a year. It was attached to the rock that leaned against the corner. It never really 'encrusted' to the acryllic. When I tore down the tank and sold it, it slid out perfectly and the backside was shapped perfectly like the corner that it sat on.
So basically... Make sure that the cap has something strong to support itself on. It won't encrust on the acryllic and will be incredibly fragile.
thedigitalimager
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Thanks, Eric. That's exactly what I wanted to know.
Geary
thedigitalimager
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Thanks for the info, James. Did you attached it with super glue? A photo would be great!
Eric Boerner
Coral Cutter
Maybe if there is coraline algae already on the acryllic. Otherwise theres nothing pourous for the skeleton to attach too. Like I said, mine came out of its nook like a jigsaw puzzle. 1 year old, 14" accross, and it broke into 5 pieces when I pulled it out.
thedigitalimager
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While diving I have seen acropora growing on surfaces such as pipes and sunken ships. Of course, acrylic is a different matter all together.
Stoney Mahony
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Yep. Glue it 
thedigitalimager
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Would you glue it edge on, or glue it's bottom to the acrylic?
thedigitalimager
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<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7722938#post7722938 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by jay24k
I do not know with acrylic to be honest. What I would honestly do if I had acrylic is get a magnet and glue it to the magnet. As it gets larger, you won't see the magnet and you can move it wherever you want. Just thought of that idea
That's a great idea! Would you use the one of the cleaner type magnets?
