super glue and plants

[thebluespirit]

Has anyone used super glue to attach java fern or anubias. If so how did it go

 

[Obsessedfishlover]

Has anyone used super glue to attach java fern or anubias. If so how did it go

Why would you do that?

 

[thebluespirit]

I saw it done on youtube a long time ago. I guess it was done because its easier than tying with string and theres nothing to remove afterwards.
Its technically easier to do but im interested on how it affects plants and whether it was worth it

 

[Obsessedfishlover]

I saw it done on youtube a long time ago. I guess it was done because its easier than tying with string and theres nothing to remove afterwards.
Its technically easier to do but im interested on how it affects plants and whether it was worth it

Oh I would just tie it the glue might be toxic to fish

 

[jetajockey]

It's not toxic, just let it dry good before adding it. I use superglue gel for attaching plants and moss all the time. It's way easier than tying everything.

 

[aqua_chem]

I think you need to use the gel though and not the normal glue.

 

[jetajockey]

Hot glue works pretty good also.

 

[mwampoki]

Do you have to worry about damaging the plants since hot glue can be pretty hot?

 

[jetajockey]

I've never had any serious issue, just glue it on a hard part of the stem and not a sensitive area like roots.

 

[foster53]

I have all my plants glued to driftwood, and decos. I have seen no ill effects from this to the plants. Like Jetajockey said, just make sure its dry before putting in the tank. I haven't tried hot glue for plants, but I will now. It dries a lot faster than SG.LOL