What glue?

[cmof29]

What type of super glue could I use to mount corals onto live rock? I was affraid of getting a glue that could mess up my tank.

 

[Henry Colf]

super glue gel. after opening store in fridge to keep fresh

 

[cmof29]

Thank you. Ive tried putties but they just dont stick that well.

 

[S13<3]

any Cyanoacrylate glue should be fine for the tank, i get it at the dollar store 3 tubes for $1

 

[cmof29]

Wow, Ill have to check if any dollar stores around me sell it.

 

[Eastamherstbias]

Eco Vortech has a super glue but I could never get myself to pay $50.00 for it. I usually just buy a tube at the reef store.

 

[cmof29]

50 dollars is definetly too much for super glue. I could never pay that much.

 

[pascal32]

I sprung for the ecotech and it's worth it. accounting the volume the price isn't that off and it seems to work better than the other gel glues Ive used.

 

[cmof29]

I would rather try less expensive glue first, if it doesnt work, then buy the 50 dollar stuff.

 

[toddmh]

This stuff works awesome for me..super thick..

http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/store...and-glue/brs-gel-super-glue-1oz-bottle-1.html

 

[cardiffgiant]

I've had the best luck with ic-gel. I get mine at ARC.

 

[Eastamherstbias]

I heard they are making the eco vortech glue in a smaller size/price. I will try it when I don't have to take out a loan to buy it.

 

[Johnny C]

They sure are... hitting a LFS near you soon!

 

[Capt_Cully]

I like to use a combo of cyanoacrylate gel (super glue) and the 2 part epoxy stick. Makes a moldable sticky plug that most corals (SPS & some lps ) can encrusted over for a solid purchase on the reefscape.

 

[cmof29]

Thank you all. Ill try the combination of epoxy and super glue. I like the idea of sps encrusting over it.

 

[Eastamherstbias]

Be careful with getting epoxy on your hands. I used it when I set up my original tanks and was super allergic to it and is tough to get off.

 

[tmz]

I use , super glue gel. cyanoacrylate . Dollar store 3 tubes for $1. Sometimes I use epoxy with it .

 

[Capt_Cully]

http://www.fosterandsmithaquatics.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=3961

This is the stuff I was talking about. Its different than regular 2 part epoxy mixes. Doesn't really stick to your fingers.

I break off a piece, mix It together by rolling it together. I put a dap of super glue gel on top and one on the bottom. Then I dunk it it the tank. This semi-cures the superglue. Then I plunge the frag into the top and place it on the rocks.

If anything, the super glue makes more of a mess than the epoxy stick.

I will say this, if you're mounting a bunch of frags with epoxy stick, be prepared. I'm not sure what the chemical reaction is, and its harmless to your aquaria, but your Skimmer will go bonkers for a day or two.

 

[Jacwil]

Be sure to wear gloves and mix in ventilated area when combining epoxy and glue gel....that's a potent cocktail but nice combo.