Super glue gel in DT?

Shorty Harris · 10/10/2012, 10:26 AM

Is it okay to put super glue gel on a frag and glue it directly to a rock in my display tank? Thanks.

sponger0 · 10/10/2012, 10:43 AM

Yup

freeswimmingfis · 10/10/2012, 10:45 AM

Yes.
I have done this many times.
I put the SG on the plug or bottom of piece, it will form a skin as soon as it touches the water so wiggle it on the live rock to break the skin. Hold it in place for about 30 seconds.

Shorty Harris · 10/10/2012, 11:23 AM

Okay, thanks for the help!

Subw00er · 10/10/2012, 11:29 AM

I do it too. Its better than putty because it doesnt seem to release anything into the water (watch your skimmer after using a two part putty!). I find that it doesnt really want to stick to rocks so while its curing, I spread some it out over the rough parts of the rocks with my fingernail to act like fingers. You can also apply it underwater although it will likely clog/ruin your glue tip.

bnumair · 10/10/2012, 11:36 AM

yes its fine to use super glue gel in reef.

Zappo · 10/10/2012, 12:15 PM

Just keep an eye on your fish. Curious tangs and other fish have been known to pick at the fresh glue and end up gluing their mouths shut.

coralsnaked · 10/10/2012, 12:16 PM

I find the best way to apply frags or whatever in your display is the combo method.
1. Clean both areas with a brush that are going together.
2. On the frag or new item being placed inthe tank. I apply first super glue gel
3. Then a thin layer of 2 part reef safe epoxy
4. Then another portion of superglue to the layer of epoxy.
5. Then I apply the entire peice to the reef with a simple little twist of pressure
6 The epoxy acts like a gasket which helps the SP glue make contact with both surfaces, and this way you have no need to try and stick the SP glue bottle into the tank

Happy Reefing

debincalif · 10/10/2012, 01:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zappo

Just keep an eye on your fish. Curious tangs and other fish have been known to pick at the fresh glue and end up gluing their mouths shut.

OMG! Never heard of that happening... I can't even imagine!!!

JHL9495 · 10/10/2012, 02:11 PM

I use the super glue gel seems to work just fine. I try to dry both pieces with a towel before glueing then let it set a minute or two before returning to water. I woudn't let the coral stay out of water longer than that.

10/10/2012, 10:26 AM	#1
Shorty Harris Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: New Mexico Posts: 48	Super glue gel in DT? Is it okay to put super glue gel on a frag and glue it directly to a rock in my display tank? Thanks.

10/10/2012, 10:45 AM	#3
freeswimmingfis Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Katy Tx Posts: 622	Yes. I have done this many times. I put the SG on the plug or bottom of piece, it will form a skin as soon as it touches the water so wiggle it on the live rock to break the skin. Hold it in place for about 30 seconds. __________________ 60x24x24, 2-AI Hydra 26HD, PM R36+ sump, WB HY-5000 pump, 2 MP40 WES, BRS Duel reactor, LifeReef Skimmer, Red Sea 50 Ozone

10/10/2012, 11:36 AM	#6
bnumair Dr. Reef at ur service Join Date: May 2009 Location: Tulsa, Ok, USA Posts: 7,751 Blog Entries: 15	yes its fine to use super glue gel in reef. __________________ Water Quality: NO3 0,Phos 0,Cal 440,Alk 7.5,Mag 1300 "Reef Fast, You Crash, Reef Slow, You Pass" Mike's Reef 3:16 Current Tank Info: 350g DT,95g sump, 50g Frag tank, 4800gph return 4x Sea swirls. 6x AI Vega Color. 200# Pukani rock, dual recirculating skimmer, Biopellet, GFO Carbon rx's, Cal rx. Closed loop. 1.5hp chiller, genesis renew. Apex & RKE

10/10/2012, 10:43 AM	#2
sponger0 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 6,659	Yup

10/10/2012, 11:23 AM	#4
Shorty Harris Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: New Mexico Posts: 48	Okay, thanks for the help!

10/10/2012, 11:29 AM	#5
Subw00er Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 460	I do it too. Its better than putty because it doesnt seem to release anything into the water (watch your skimmer after using a two part putty!). I find that it doesnt really want to stick to rocks so while its curing, I spread some it out over the rough parts of the rocks with my fingernail to act like fingers. You can also apply it underwater although it will likely clog/ruin your glue tip.

10/10/2012, 12:15 PM	#7
Zappo Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Minnetonka, MN Posts: 582	Just keep an eye on your fish. Curious tangs and other fish have been known to pick at the fresh glue and end up gluing their mouths shut.

10/10/2012, 12:16 PM	#8
coralsnaked Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Austin / Port Aransas, TX Posts: 1,479	I find the best way to apply frags or whatever in your display is the combo method. 1. Clean both areas with a brush that are going together. 2. On the frag or new item being placed inthe tank. I apply first super glue gel 3. Then a thin layer of 2 part reef safe epoxy 4. Then another portion of superglue to the layer of epoxy. 5. Then I apply the entire peice to the reef with a simple little twist of pressure 6 The epoxy acts like a gasket which helps the SP glue make contact with both surfaces, and this way you have no need to try and stick the SP glue bottle into the tank Happy Reefing

10/10/2012, 02:11 PM	#10
JHL9495 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 17	I use the super glue gel seems to work just fine. I try to dry both pieces with a towel before glueing then let it set a minute or two before returning to water. I woudn't let the coral stay out of water longer than that.