alt. to superglue/epoxy?

dragonyze · 06/01/2006, 05:33 AM

is there a semi-permanent way to adhere coral frags to my live rock? (branching hammer, candy canes) id like to secure some to my live rock but dont want to commit to superglueing or epoxying them because i am a very fickle reefer.
im thinking something that would maintain the consistency of modeling clay, but wouldnt absorb or leach chemicals.
any ideas?
thanks

VoidRaven · 06/01/2006, 06:49 AM

That's a tough one. Especially with some reef residents that tend to dislodge things, I wouldn't want anything "semi-permanent". As much as the permanent sticking can be a pain if you need to move the tank, it's a much better alternative versus the risk of something falling on top of another coral and possibly killing it or starting a chemical war that fouls the tank.

Konadog · 06/01/2006, 07:59 AM

You might be better off trying to stick your coral into small holes, cracks, and crevices on or between the rocks.

06/01/2006, 05:33 AM	#1
dragonyze Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Maine Posts: 60	alt. to superglue/epoxy? is there a semi-permanent way to adhere coral frags to my live rock? (branching hammer, candy canes) id like to secure some to my live rock but dont want to commit to superglueing or epoxying them because i am a very fickle reefer. im thinking something that would maintain the consistency of modeling clay, but wouldnt absorb or leach chemicals. any ideas? thanks __________________ I saw a werewolf with a Chinese menu in his hand Walking through the streets of Soho in the rain He was lookin for the place called Lee Ho Fook's Gonna get a big dish of beef chow mein Current Tank Info: 40 gallon reefer with some fishes

06/01/2006, 06:49 AM	#2
VoidRaven 'tis himself Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: York Township, OH Posts: 1,829	That's a tough one. Especially with some reef residents that tend to dislodge things, I wouldn't want anything "semi-permanent". As much as the permanent sticking can be a pain if you need to move the tank, it's a much better alternative versus the risk of something falling on top of another coral and possibly killing it or starting a chemical war that fouls the tank. __________________ "If the women don't find you handsome, they should at least find you handy." - The Red Green Show Current Tank Info: 24g BioCube reef

06/01/2006, 07:59 AM	#3
Konadog Master of the 16 hour day Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: East Long Beach, So Cal Posts: 13,151 Blog Entries: 4	You might be better off trying to stick your coral into small holes, cracks, and crevices on or between the rocks. __________________ Save the Reefs................................................................Save the world! -Ken Current Tank Info: Currently tankless, and loving it!