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michika 02-13-2008 02:17 AM

Sorry I should have mentioned that I only use it on SPS, or LPS.

Todd 02-13-2008 02:33 AM

I have been wondering what type would work for attaching zoo's to frag plugs? I have some of the epoxy putty, but I can't see that working very well.

Also as an aside, how is the best way to frag zoo's from a colony and then attach them to frag plugs?

Not intending to hijack, just expand the scope a little bit...

michika 02-13-2008 02:53 AM

i still use super glue on zoas, but thats all I've ever kept for softies.

Todd 02-13-2008 03:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by michika (Post 301573)
i still use super glue on zoas, but thats all I've ever kept for softies.

What is the process for doing this? (ie Do you have to dry them? How, and where, do you frag them from the colony?)

michika 02-13-2008 03:17 PM

I dab the rock to dry it off, and put a generous bubble on the rock. Then I shove the zoas down into it so that it pops the bubble. I then drip water on the rock from above to firm up the glue. The hardest thing about this process is making sure the glue doesn't get on the tops of the zoas.

fatpuffer 02-13-2008 04:14 PM

I tried it with zoas and it worked great. Just like Michika mentioned make sure the zoa lands right side up. I use gloves and a plastic forceps to ensure that the zoa is place appropriately.

Jonah

Brent F 02-13-2008 04:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by michika (Post 301684)
I dab the rock to dry it off, and put a generous bubble on the rock. Then I shove the zoas down into it so that it pops the bubble. I then drip water on the rock from above to firm up the glue. The hardest thing about this process is making sure the glue doesn't get on the tops of the zoas.

Thanks for the tip. Has anyone figured out a way to attach zoas and mushrooms to large rocks that cannot be removed from a tank? The only thng I have found that works is putting them inside holes in the rock but that really limits placement

Brent F 02-15-2008 02:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wickedfrags.com (Post 301402)

I tried this epoxy today. Wow, way better than the marineland I was using before. It sets up so much faster.

hecks220 02-16-2008 04:28 AM

i have the two part epoxy and find it difficult at times. try sticking it in the microwave briefly once mixed together, and it should cure it faster. too long and it goes hard though

Todd 03-10-2008 07:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by michika (Post 301684)
I dab the rock to dry it off, and put a generous bubble on the rock. Then I shove the zoas down into it so that it pops the bubble. I then drip water on the rock from above to firm up the glue. The hardest thing about this process is making sure the glue doesn't get on the tops of the zoas.


Thanks michika, but how do you get the zoo's free from the colony? Just cut them off like you would a xenia or a mushroom? Do you fully dry the glue before putting it back in the tank?

Also will this glue work?? Instant Krazy Glue - Advanced Formula Gel: http://www.krazyglue.com/products/pr...p?pc=KG484&g=1
It contains 'Ethyl Cyanoacrylate'.


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