Help attaching leather

[Elricsfate]

I have a small leather coral that was doing well and growing, so we decided to move it to a larger rock. Since removing it from its original rock it has been producing a slime which is preventing the glue from taking hold. I have attached it to another rock (literally) 5 or 6 times, and every time an hour or two later it is floating around unattached.

Any tips on how to get this thing firmly held in place?

Thanks

 

[nereefpat]

Leathers are tough to glue, as you've seen. They just slough it off.

A toothpick can be shoved through the coral, then wedged into the rock. You could also place it in a bowl with some rubble. Once it attaches to that, glue the rubble where you want the coral. Seems like I've heard of people having success with a needle and thread too.

 

[JUNBUG361]

Try usin a rubber band or a zip tie, just dont have to tight

 

[flooddc]

thread and needle and then tie it to the rock.

 

[mcgyvr]

rubberband is what I always use..

 

[AlSimmons]

Check this out.

http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2002-10/ac/feature/index.php

HTH.