Gluing Corals

[thatmanMIKEson]

My method is to place a small amount of superglue jell onto a finger and rub it onto the rock you want to attach it to and then some glue on the frag and stick it together. Glue loves to stick to glue. Also this method insures that the bond to the rock is solid especially if the is loose coralline or green algae.

This does work very well shhhhhhhh ;)

 

[mike550]

@czoolander I totally get what you’re saying. When I started my stuff reminded me of a kindergarten art project. The easiest way to mount corals (without a doubt) is the glue/epoxy/glue sandwich. Two quick points. First, you don’t need much glue at all — make sure it’s a cyanoacrylate based glue. A single drop is fine. Second, I like to use epoxies with a longer set time so I don’t feel like I’m in a rush. And I only make a bit at a time. Same thing epoxy about the size of a pea is all you need.

Heres a link to World Wide Corals you might find helpful

How To Glue Coral Frags to Rocks the Right Way

Insecure coral placement is a common mistake new hobbyists may make. Learn how to glue coral frags to rocks the right way and protect your specimens.

worldwidecorals.com

 

[thatmanMIKEson]

I can't speak for them, but I found it didn't last long in water, and deteriorated into a crumbling mess that went everywhere.

Microplastics in my tank - no thanks

You know babies are being born with microplastics these days, I think your tank will be ok

Microplastics found in placenta and newborns

Researchers find that placenta can absorb nanoplastics during pregnancy, affecting babies when they are born

www.openaccessgovernment.org

 

[gbroadbridge]

You know babies are being born with microplastics these days, I think your tank will be ok

Microplastics found in placenta and newborns

Researchers find that placenta can absorb nanoplastics during pregnancy, affecting babies when they are born

www.openaccessgovernment.org

Sure, but I try not to deliberately introduce them.

Don't wan't my tank to end up in a huge mess like the Great Barrier Reef.

 

[The_Skrimp]

Gorilla gel superglue or loctite gel can be used in saltwater aquarium?

Is the chemical in marine grade glue and gorilla glue similar?

(Google search indicates they are not same).

Cyanoacrylate (super glue) is reef safe. I’ve been using Gorilla glue superglue (not the brown stuff but their brand of gel superglue) in my own tank for years.