What do you use to Adhere Corals?

MaineReef88 · 04/26/2012, 06:15 PM

What does everyone use as a glue or adhesive for new coral additions when placing them on LR?? I have tried a glue and putty from DFS and neither seem to work well for me, I turn the lights on the next morning and the have come loose or fallen off where they were glued.
Thanks!

aleonn · 04/26/2012, 06:24 PM

I use the JB Water Weld epoxy and Loctite gel from Home Depot. Make sure to knead the epoxy thoroughly or else it won't set.

CHG107 · 04/26/2012, 06:28 PM

Just made a similar post earlier today. Was told to get eco tech glue so I went ahead and ordered it.

MaineReef88 · 04/26/2012, 06:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CHG107

Just made a similar post earlier today. Was told to get eco tech glue so I went ahead and ordered it.

Where did you order it from?

hvacman250 · 04/26/2012, 06:44 PM

http://www.vividaquariums.com/howToMountFrags.asp

Psirex · 04/26/2012, 07:11 PM

Gel Krazy glue or jb water weld - used both with success

89Foxbody · 04/26/2012, 07:44 PM

Super Glue gel...3 tubes for a dollar at the Dollar Store. 1 tube is enough to glue like 10+ frags.

aandfsoccr04 · 04/26/2012, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by 89foxbody

super glue gel...3 tubes for a dollar at the dollar store. 1 tube is enough to glue like 10+ frags.

+1

CHG107 · 04/26/2012, 08:29 PM

I ordered the Eco tech on eBay. But like others said you can get the super glue gel at the dollar store as well. I ordered a bunch and got it for cheap since a few friends wanted some as well. $13 for a good size tube of it though on eBay if you go that route.

SeanT · 04/27/2012, 12:52 PM

The best method I ever tried was from a member here by the name of Reefer on a budget.

His method was "frag-a little superglue - small ball of epoxy - a little superglue - rock.

It works very well.

hth,
Sean

jeffreylesser · 04/27/2012, 04:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SeanT

The best method I ever tried was from a member here by the name of Reefer on a budget.

His method was "frag-a little superglue - small ball of epoxy - a little superglue - rock.

It works very well.

hth,
Sean

This is the best method. You don't need very much epoxy either, maybe the size of a pea at most.

zvonmonet · 04/27/2012, 04:04 PM

Thick super glue from the dollar store, no need for anything else

MaineReef88 · 04/27/2012, 07:36 PM

Thanks Everyone!

cordell · 04/27/2012, 11:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SeanT

His method was "frag - a little superglue - small ball of epoxy - a little superglue - rock.

An epoxy/superglue sammich!

How long do you have to hold this together for the glue and epoxy to set?

Ride928 · 04/28/2012, 12:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SeanT

The best method I ever tried was from a member here by the name of Reefer on a budget.

His method was "frag-a little superglue - small ball of epoxy - a little superglue - rock.

It works very well.

hth,
Sean

+100 - I call it the sandwich method. It works great.

afamousjohnson · 04/28/2012, 12:17 AM

The sandwich sounds effective but im a dollar store user as well. Sometimes it doesn't work as well but I've had success with 1" frag rocks holding at overhangs with it...a whole tube though but still like. 33 cents.

SeanT · 04/28/2012, 01:34 AM

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Originally Posted by cordell

An epoxy/superglue sammich!

How long do you have to hold this together for the glue and epoxy to set?

No longer than 10 seconds with semi-firm pressure.

joekidwell · 04/28/2012, 04:36 AM

Would denture cream work? Lol....I have all my teeth im just curious

droth335 · 04/28/2012, 06:20 AM

We use super glue gel for frags and putty for colonies or very large frags.

04/26/2012, 06:15 PM	#1
MaineReef88 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Maine Posts: 124	What do you use to Adhere Corals? What does everyone use as a glue or adhesive for new coral additions when placing them on LR?? I have tried a glue and putty from DFS and neither seem to work well for me, I turn the lights on the next morning and the have come loose or fallen off where they were glued. Thanks!

04/26/2012, 06:44 PM	#5
hvacman250 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 733	http://www.vividaquariums.com/howToMountFrags.asp __________________ 220 in-wall reef, 10 clown pairs, 4 fry tanks, 18 grow-out tanks Current Tank Info: 220 in-wall reef, clownfish breeding/growout system, 20L coral QT and 29 fish QT

04/26/2012, 07:11 PM	#6
Psirex Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 1,934	Gel Krazy glue or jb water weld - used both with success __________________ SALINITY NOW....

04/26/2012, 07:44 PM	#7
89Foxbody Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Norwich, CT Posts: 1,532	Super Glue gel...3 tubes for a dollar at the Dollar Store. 1 tube is enough to glue like 10+ frags. __________________ Red Sea Max 130D Mixed Reef: ReefKeeper2, Rapid-LED retrofit, MiniMaxx Reactor, Tunze 9001 Skimmer, 2x Jebao RW-4, 2x Maxi-Jet 600 returns, 2x Koralia Nano 425

04/27/2012, 12:52 PM	#10
SeanT Premium Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Wilmington, North Carolina Posts: 13,860	The best method I ever tried was from a member here by the name of Reefer on a budget. His method was "frag-a little superglue - small ball of epoxy - a little superglue - rock. It works very well. hth, Sean __________________ My tank was cool. Current Tank Info: Barebottom (the tank not me...at least not at the moment).

04/26/2012, 06:24 PM	#2
aleonn Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 4,041	I use the JB Water Weld epoxy and Loctite gel from Home Depot. Make sure to knead the epoxy thoroughly or else it won't set.

04/26/2012, 06:28 PM	#3
CHG107 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: New York Posts: 205	Just made a similar post earlier today. Was told to get eco tech glue so I went ahead and ordered it.

04/26/2012, 08:29 PM	#9
CHG107 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: New York Posts: 205	I ordered the Eco tech on eBay. But like others said you can get the super glue gel at the dollar store as well. I ordered a bunch and got it for cheap since a few friends wanted some as well. $13 for a good size tube of it though on eBay if you go that route.

04/27/2012, 04:04 PM	#12
zvonmonet Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 179	Thick super glue from the dollar store, no need for anything else __________________ I Keep looking at my pool and always wonder how much Live Rock and Corals I would need to make it a Reef! Current Tank Info: 270 Gallon mixed Reef - http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?p=20737850&posted=1#post20737850

04/27/2012, 07:36 PM	#13
MaineReef88 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Maine Posts: 124	Thanks Everyone!

04/28/2012, 12:17 AM	#16
afamousjohnson Just Keep Swimming Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: chico, ca Posts: 765	The sandwich sounds effective but im a dollar store user as well. Sometimes it doesn't work as well but I've had success with 1" frag rocks holding at overhangs with it...a whole tube though but still like. 33 cents. __________________ The cure for everything is Saltwater Sweat, Tears, and the Sea Experience is something you get right after you need it.....than there was RC Current Tank Info: 90gallon bonsai 2B inspired SPS /- mixed reef DT, 40gallon sump, and all the cool gadgets i can get on it

04/28/2012, 04:36 AM	#18
joekidwell Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Greeneville TN Posts: 471	Would denture cream work? Lol....I have all my teeth im just curious

04/28/2012, 06:20 AM	#19
droth335 Registered Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Iowa Posts: 794	We use super glue gel for frags and putty for colonies or very large frags. __________________ Dave Current Tank Info: 210 sps dominant reef: 40g sump, kalk,4 reefbreeder photon 32's ; 300DD mixed reef with 180 gallon sump, 4 Reefbreeder Photon 32's.