Christmas favia

ashley · Jun 29, 2015

I have a frag of Christmas favia on a plug. Can I take it off and place it on a live rock? If so how?

cloak · Jun 29, 2015

That's fine. Just use some epoxy to secure the coral to the rock. You might have to use a flathead screwdriver to pop the coral off the plug though. GL.

ashley · Jun 29, 2015

Ok thanks

ashley · Jun 29, 2015

How long can my frag be out of water

13jake · Jun 29, 2015

I don't let mine stay out for more than a minute and a half and I have never had one die.

ashley · Jun 29, 2015

Ok so my question is I do t have epoxy but I have aquarium safe silicone can I use that on my frag and live rock?

cloak · Jun 30, 2015

No. The silicone needs at least 24 hours to cure and I don't think this will take place under water. It might not be safe during this time either. Your best bet is to go to your local hardware store and pick up some JB WaterWeld epoxy. It's only about $6 bucks and is real easy to use. GL.

http://www.homedepot.com/p/J-B-Weld-Waterweld-8277/202528473?keyword=jb+waterweld+epoxy

13jake · Jun 30, 2015

Cheaper yet just go to Walmart and buy a tube of superglue works great.

ermartin · Jun 30, 2015

ashley said:
Ok so my question is I do t have epoxy but I have aquarium safe silicone can I use that on my frag and live rock?

get some SUPERGLUE GEL

cloak · Jun 30, 2015

The superglue gel will work as well, but the way that this type of coral grows I prefer to squash the coral down into some epoxy so that the tissue is making contact with it on all sides. This will allow the coral to spread much faster, as opposed to having small gaps in between the plug and the rock. You could do this with the glue too, but the epoxy is a little bit more forgiving when it comes down to the contours of the rock IME. Whatever works though.. GL.