Coral Glue Recommendations?
- Thread starter UMan101
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I use gel super glue and it works fine. I also use the epoxy sticks - something like http://www.marinedepot.com/Two_Litt...oxy_-Two_Little_Fishies-TL1615-FIMTEP-vi.html.
I bought some reef gel at love the reef and it worked well. Cannot recall the name.
To clarify, I glue all my corals to small rocks, then either glue or epoxy the rock to the structure. The coral will become attached to the rock and cannot be separated easily (besides breaking or cutting). Notwithstanding, even after glued or epoxyed, a slight twist of the rock will separate it from the structure it was glued too. It is strong enough to keep snails from moving them around, though. I wouldn't consider either "permanent."
I bought some reef gel at love the reef and it worked well. Cannot recall the name.
To clarify, I glue all my corals to small rocks, then either glue or epoxy the rock to the structure. The coral will become attached to the rock and cannot be separated easily (besides breaking or cutting). Notwithstanding, even after glued or epoxyed, a slight twist of the rock will separate it from the structure it was glued too. It is strong enough to keep snails from moving them around, though. I wouldn't consider either "permanent."
Bagdis831
Non-member
I use IC gel you can get it at most LFS, i like it because it only hardens in water which is nice when I forget to close the glue tube for over a week. Also I have found that a butter knife will allow you apply enough force to most frags/plugs to get them to release from the live rock after they are placed. I have removed a number of frags using the knife trick, just make sure you dont damage any tissue.
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jamesdong009
Anthony
All of the above are god suggestions. I usually use what I have on hand. Just make sure it is a "gel" type, otherwise regular superglue is to runny.
If you're only using super glue, you should be able to just "pop" the coral frag loose if you need to move it.
If you're only using super glue, you should be able to just "pop" the coral frag loose if you need to move it.
reefercorey
Non-member
Loctice gel control in combination with the epoxy sticks. Someone on another forum posted about gluing the coral to a ball of epoxy anf then gluing that ball of epoxy to the rocks. I gave it a try and always works well for me especially in places where glue alone may not have the surface area to attack the coral
AlbertG
(BadPapi)
+1 on this bsi stuff .
i got it usually a LTR or Jays
STiTCH87
Saltwater OCD Victim
Every brand of "super glue" is just cyanoacrylate. I would argue that none work better than the other by much and that is why I go with regular Dollar Tree super glue gel as mentioned above.
I've used dozens of brands, literally, and they all worked the same EXCEPT the only one that worked better (and by far, impressively) was Crystal Clear Aquatics Super Thick Reef Glue (cyanoacryclate with very little fluid) with the accelerator (alcohol).
That puppy held so tight so quick, I loved it. But was it worth 20+ times the cost compared to the dollar store stuff? NOPE!!!
I've used dozens of brands, literally, and they all worked the same EXCEPT the only one that worked better (and by far, impressively) was Crystal Clear Aquatics Super Thick Reef Glue (cyanoacryclate with very little fluid) with the accelerator (alcohol).
That puppy held so tight so quick, I loved it. But was it worth 20+ times the cost compared to the dollar store stuff? NOPE!!!
AlbertG
(BadPapi)
agreed .
but whats the size of the super glue at the dollar store ?
I know the ic gel is about $7 at love the reef but I believe is at least 3 or 4 time bigger then a regular super glue.
just curious the size they sell at the dollar store
dilligaf29
Well-Known Member
i use harbor freight super glue cheap and just the right size .if need be i can stick it in tank and not have to worry about wasting much .i also perfer smaller ones. i tend to waste the big bottle before i use most of it im a slob 
