White spot on SPS Frags - Epoxy Reaction?

che25 · 06/18/2009, 07:08 AM

Hi Gang:

I deployed a couple of small SPS monti frags recently in the display tank. I used a small amount of epoxy to attach them to the rocks. The epoxy is specified to be reef safe and designed for this task. However, dead "white spots" have appeared above the area where the epoxy was applied. Is this the cause of the white spot? If so, is there a better attachment method that won't harm the coral?

Thanks in advance.

thegrun · 06/18/2009, 07:15 AM

I have always used super glue gel for my coral, it works great.

06/18/2009, 07:08 AM	#1
che25 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 173	White spot on SPS Frags - Epoxy Reaction? Hi Gang: I deployed a couple of small SPS monti frags recently in the display tank. I used a small amount of epoxy to attach them to the rocks. The epoxy is specified to be reef safe and designed for this task. However, dead "white spots" have appeared above the area where the epoxy was applied. Is this the cause of the white spot? If so, is there a better attachment method that won't harm the coral? Thanks in advance. __________________ Ave caesar! Morituri te salutamus Current Tank Info: 75 gal. glass, mixed reef/fish(SPS, LPS and softies), 2X150 MH w/130 watt actinic, Euro Reef RS80 Skimmer. DIY ATO w/Kalkwasser and 10 gal. DIY Fudge. DIY RODI system.

06/18/2009, 07:15 AM	#2
thegrun Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Garden Grove, Ca Posts: 17,023	I have always used super glue gel for my coral, it works great.