Attaching GSP to glass.

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  1. papareef

    papareef Feather Duster

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    Crazy glue gel is all you need,when i tore down my 75 i glued some to the new tanks overflow.It took about a year to be totally covered in pink and green star polyps.
     
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  3. ivydog

    ivydog Feather Duster

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    okay just my 2 cents go get a $5 mag float little round one glue the polys to that and put it were ever you want it and watch it go
     
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  4. amcarrig

    amcarrig Super Moderator

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    +1 Are you using super glue gel or liquid?
     
  5. Nealio

    Nealio Coral Banded Shrimp

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    I'm using the Gel. Here's exactly what I did.


    1. Remove GSP from tank, and lay flat on clean tray.
    2. Dab backside of the GSP with a paper towel to remove contaiminants and dry off GSP.
    3. Spread liberal amounts of Super Glue gel on GSP.
    4. Carefully pick up GSP, and place on glass.
    5. Hold it in place for 1-2 minutes.

    I've tried this 3 times and it just keeps falling off. What am I doing wrong?
     
  6. veedubshafer

    veedubshafer Banned

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    Does it fall off right away or does it stick for a little while then fall off?
     
  7. divott

    divott Giant Squid

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    its probably because the glass isnt porous. nothing for it to grab onto. just a guess on my behalf
     
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  9. fish-aholic 94

    fish-aholic 94 Gigas Clam

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    Very good idea!!! K+
     
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  11. sompa

    sompa Plankton

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    you can get a small suction cup and attach some gsp to it, then stick your suction cup on the glass up want it to grow on. After it grows onto the glass you then take the suctionm cup off and move it to a new spot on glass and conyinue repeating until you have it all over
     
  12. Nealio

    Nealio Coral Banded Shrimp

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    It never sticks, it just falls of right away.
    Unfortunately, no coralline yet.
    Not a bad idea, i'll have to try that.