Can you use super glue underwater?

dulim · 08/03/2006, 11:49 AM

I need to glue some coral.

poedag · 08/03/2006, 11:51 AM

get the super glue gel, place some glue onto the bottom of the frag, then put it into the position you want and hold for a few minutes. works like a charm!

Mrs.kbmdale · 08/03/2006, 11:59 AM

Yes, as stated above though, the "super glue GEL" not liquid.

Best bet to get the frag to stick, if its got a skeleton base, is to dab the frag with a papertowel, goop some sgg onto it, blow lightly on it for about 5 secs, then wedge/twist into where you want and hold for a couple mins. HTH.

Good Luck and Happy Reefing!!
Brianna

Travis L. Stevens · 08/03/2006, 12:00 PM

That technique works fine. You can also place the glue in the tank and then place the frag on it. You have to be rather quick though.

CivilReef · 08/03/2006, 12:02 PM

I think you will get better results if you use it outside of the aquarium. Most corals can handle it for few minutes.

dulim · 08/03/2006, 12:07 PM

Thanks... I'll give it try

08/03/2006, 11:49 AM	#1
dulim Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Davis, Ca Posts: 208	Can you use super glue underwater? I need to glue some coral. __________________ It seems as though I have a strong dislike for money. Everytime I get some, I want to get rid of it. Current Tank Info: 50 gal with 40 gal sump . Hang on refugium. LPS and fat fish. Layers of Green Algae.

08/03/2006, 11:59 AM	#3
Mrs.kbmdale Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Pulaski, Tn Posts: 808	Yes, as stated above though, the "super glue GEL" not liquid. Best bet to get the frag to stick, if its got a skeleton base, is to dab the frag with a papertowel, goop some sgg onto it, blow lightly on it for about 5 secs, then wedge/twist into where you want and hold for a couple mins. HTH. Good Luck and Happy Reefing!! Brianna __________________ Happpy Reefing (: Brianna :) Live, Love & Laugh like there's no tomorrow, otherwise, you miss today!

08/03/2006, 12:00 PM	#4
Travis L. Stevens Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Perry, OK Posts: 13,946	That technique works fine. You can also place the glue in the tank and then place the frag on it. You have to be rather quick though. __________________ Travis Stevens Current Tank Info: Restarting 28g Bowfront

08/03/2006, 12:07 PM	#6
dulim Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Davis, Ca Posts: 208	Thanks... I'll give it try __________________ It seems as though I have a strong dislike for money. Everytime I get some, I want to get rid of it. Current Tank Info: 50 gal with 40 gal sump . Hang on refugium. LPS and fat fish. Layers of Green Algae.

08/03/2006, 11:51 AM	#2
poedag Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Santa Barbara Posts: 307	get the super glue gel, place some glue onto the bottom of the frag, then put it into the position you want and hold for a few minutes. works like a charm!

08/03/2006, 12:02 PM	#5
CivilReef Registered Member. Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: California Posts: 11	I think you will get better results if you use it outside of the aquarium. Most corals can handle it for few minutes.