Frag introduction?

eddiesylas · 03/02/2009, 10:43 AM

When I have acclimated and introduced a new frag (of any kind) I usually place it in the tank where I think it is best suited and wait. A few days (or sometimes weeks) I move it if I think it is going to do better in a new spot based on the corals behavior or the behavior of its tank mates.

Now here is my question. I am ready to "plant" the frag in its new home and make it a more permanent member. What are the best methods to accomplish this?

kraze3 · 03/02/2009, 10:51 AM

WHat kind of frag is it? Some use super glue to glue it right to the spot where they want it. You can use a rubber band to hold it in place and let it attatch naturally. Sometimes you can drill a small hole and place the frag in side. All depends what kind of coral it is.

eddiesylas · 03/02/2009, 11:20 AM

Soft tissued corals adhere on their own with a little help. It is the small plugs/ rubble pieces etc. that I am wondering about. Can super glue be used under water? I thought the surface had to be dry.

eddiesylas · 03/02/2009, 12:10 PM

Nevermind, Found it. Thanks

epdp14 · 03/02/2009, 03:40 PM

I would use reef-safe epoxy... its a great way to affix the frag plugs to a crevice in your LR.

03/02/2009, 10:43 AM	#1
eddiesylas Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Kalamazoo, MI Posts: 982	Frag introduction? When I have acclimated and introduced a new frag (of any kind) I usually place it in the tank where I think it is best suited and wait. A few days (or sometimes weeks) I move it if I think it is going to do better in a new spot based on the corals behavior or the behavior of its tank mates. Now here is my question. I am ready to "plant" the frag in its new home and make it a more permanent member. What are the best methods to accomplish this?

03/02/2009, 11:20 AM	#3
eddiesylas Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Kalamazoo, MI Posts: 982	Soft tissued corals adhere on their own with a little help. It is the small plugs/ rubble pieces etc. that I am wondering about. Can super glue be used under water? I thought the surface had to be dry. __________________ Aaron Current Tank Info: 10G Pico Seagrass/macro.

03/02/2009, 12:10 PM	#4
eddiesylas Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Kalamazoo, MI Posts: 982	Nevermind, Found it. Thanks __________________ Aaron Current Tank Info: 10G Pico Seagrass/macro.

03/02/2009, 03:40 PM	#5
epdp14 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Peoria, IL Posts: 36	I would use reef-safe epoxy... its a great way to affix the frag plugs to a crevice in your LR. __________________ Gallery located at danpenning.com Current Tank Info: 55g mixed reef, T5s, 30g sump, 3g refugium

03/02/2009, 10:51 AM	#2
kraze3 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: RI Posts: 2,373	WHat kind of frag is it? Some use super glue to glue it right to the spot where they want it. You can use a rubber band to hold it in place and let it attatch naturally. Sometimes you can drill a small hole and place the frag in side. All depends what kind of coral it is.