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06-28-2005, 05:49 PM
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securing corals
Well, i thought it might happened, people told me it might happen, guess what, it happened. My urchins keep on knocking over my star polyps. Whats the best way to secure? I heard crazy glue. Is this process correct?
1- remove corals and rock, pat dry rock, and back of coral,
2- apply some glue to rock and coral and glue together.
3- allow glue to dry for 1 minute
is that it? How long can they be out of water?
Thanks,
- Jeff
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50 Gallon Oceanic: 2 maxijet 1200's, 2 150 watt visitherm heaters, BakPak II Skimmer with PS & BT, Coralife Lunar 2X65 watt Power Compacts
Filtration: 50lbs LR.com, 60lbs sand
Swimmers: 2 O. Clowns, Yellow Watchman, Firefish, Yellow Tang, Dottyback.
Clean-Up: Several snail & hermits, Skunk Cleaner, 2 Peps.
Corals: 2 zoo colonies, yellow polyps, star polyps
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06-28-2005, 06:18 PM
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Crazy glue gel is what I use. It can be used inside or outside the water.
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06-28-2005, 06:37 PM
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There is also this type of epoxy putty that is designed to be used in aquarium. Just mold it, stick it on the bottom of the plug then onto its main rock.
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06-28-2005, 06:44 PM
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can this crazy glue gel be purchased at walmart or similar store? I saw that epoxy you were talking about as well, but the fish store that had it was 45 minutes away, and dont feel like going that far to get it. Thanks to both of you.
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50 Gallon Oceanic: 2 maxijet 1200's, 2 150 watt visitherm heaters, BakPak II Skimmer with PS & BT, Coralife Lunar 2X65 watt Power Compacts
Filtration: 50lbs LR.com, 60lbs sand
Swimmers: 2 O. Clowns, Yellow Watchman, Firefish, Yellow Tang, Dottyback.
Clean-Up: Several snail & hermits, Skunk Cleaner, 2 Peps.
Corals: 2 zoo colonies, yellow polyps, star polyps
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06-28-2005, 06:45 PM
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I buy mine at Walmart. It's in a black tube.
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06-28-2005, 06:47 PM
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The epoxy works well for big heavy corals, but for the lighter ones, I use Gel Super Glue.
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06-28-2005, 10:41 PM
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Crazy glue gel needs to say cyanoacrylate as an ingredient. I have bought it just about every where super glue is sold. For rock to rock glueing the putty works well and can be broken off if you ever decide to move the rock 
Super glue gel for coral to rock glueing. Shrooms and leathers don't glue well though.
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06-28-2005, 11:41 PM
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Shrooms work best with bridal veil around the rock and frag.
I use Superglue gel.
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06-29-2005, 12:05 AM
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06-29-2005, 12:15 PM
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i would say no....if u have to mix 2 to make it that there is a chemical reaction which could be very very bad for critters in the tank
i wouldnt risk it
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06-29-2005, 07:07 PM
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i went to walmart and got Duro Quick Gel (it contains cyanoacrylate) but does not say anything about being able to use under water, do you think i can use it underwater? I found the stuff in the black tube, but it was the liquid. I would rather be able to do it in tank.
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50 Gallon Oceanic: 2 maxijet 1200's, 2 150 watt visitherm heaters, BakPak II Skimmer with PS & BT, Coralife Lunar 2X65 watt Power Compacts
Filtration: 50lbs LR.com, 60lbs sand
Swimmers: 2 O. Clowns, Yellow Watchman, Firefish, Yellow Tang, Dottyback.
Clean-Up: Several snail & hermits, Skunk Cleaner, 2 Peps.
Corals: 2 zoo colonies, yellow polyps, star polyps
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06-29-2005, 08:26 PM
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anyone? i guess ill take it out if no one responds in the next half hour. My question is can i use the Duro quick Gel underwater, without taking coral and rock out of tank?
Thanks.
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50 Gallon Oceanic: 2 maxijet 1200's, 2 150 watt visitherm heaters, BakPak II Skimmer with PS & BT, Coralife Lunar 2X65 watt Power Compacts
Filtration: 50lbs LR.com, 60lbs sand
Swimmers: 2 O. Clowns, Yellow Watchman, Firefish, Yellow Tang, Dottyback.
Clean-Up: Several snail & hermits, Skunk Cleaner, 2 Peps.
Corals: 2 zoo colonies, yellow polyps, star polyps
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06-29-2005, 08:28 PM
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One last question, then ill leave you guys alone, Can the Coral be removed from the rock after glued, (if coral dies, or i want to move it), or do i have to get rid of the rock? Will i have to keep on gluing it down as it grows?
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50 Gallon Oceanic: 2 maxijet 1200's, 2 150 watt visitherm heaters, BakPak II Skimmer with PS & BT, Coralife Lunar 2X65 watt Power Compacts
Filtration: 50lbs LR.com, 60lbs sand
Swimmers: 2 O. Clowns, Yellow Watchman, Firefish, Yellow Tang, Dottyback.
Clean-Up: Several snail & hermits, Skunk Cleaner, 2 Peps.
Corals: 2 zoo colonies, yellow polyps, star polyps
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06-29-2005, 11:23 PM
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Just remove the rock and coral and glue them. After you press together, place them back in the water. Don't know how easy it would be trying to glue under water. I use a small tupperware bowl sometimes to place them while glueing.
If a coral dies, you can always use a razor blade to scrape it off but scavengers will normally do that for you.
HTH
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*100 gal prop tank plumbed into main system w/ 2x96 PC lights and 1x150 MH,
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