frag glue

[Dorkel Marine 1]

Hi everyone. What do you guys use for glueing frags and where do you get it.

George

[Aquattro]

What kind of frags? SPS, softies? SPS use super glue gel or the 2-part epoxy. Softies depend a lot on what type.

[Dorkel Marine 1]

Hi Brad. They're softies. I just need to glue the rock that the frags on, to a larger rock. Thanks for the quick response.

George

[TANGOMAN]

I'll "piggy-back" this question. I acquired a few finger leathers and they need a base. Glue ? Anyone ever drill a small hole for a plastic peg ?

[Aquattro]

George, I think the epoxy is the best choice for that.

[zulu_principle]

IMHO

Epoxy isnt the best for softies.

Use elastic or better yet, needle and cotton thread.


Wendell

[Dorkel Marine 1]

ok thanks for the input. I'll try the epoxy since the frags are already on a piece of rock.

however my trumpet coral has a hard tissue for lack of a better word, and the soft part growing from it. I had wedged it into a hole in the rockwork and it held for quite a while. Until the other morning when i found it on the bottom. Could I use the epoxy on that also. I hadn't mentioned this before. But then this coral is considered a soft coral right. Ok enough said.

Thanks again.

[Michel]

Hi,
Personnally I used Super Glue in gel form for softies also and when they are ready to move they develop a toxin and move on the rock .... very interesting to see !

[ABreefkpr]

Has anyone tried Loctite 454 for glueing frags?

[chwkreefer]

I'll second Wendell comments. Definitely needle and thread (or monofiliment) works best. Because softies tend to shrink and expand they are prone to coming detached.

Originally Posted by zulu_principle

IMHO

Epoxy isnt the best for softies.

Use elastic or better yet, needle and cotton thread.


Wendell