glueing frags

Discussion in 'Frags' started by sharkatak, Apr 15, 2007.

to remove this notice and enjoy 3reef content with less ads. 3reef membership is free.

  1. sharkatak

    sharkatak Flamingo Tongue

    Joined:
    Oct 25, 2006
    Messages:
    105
    Is the superglue everyone talks about for glueing frags the standard 'set in 10 seconds' single part or the 2 part epoxy that takes a half an hour?I have a plate that's broken in half and needs to be fixed quickly.
     
  2. Click Here!

  3. Jason McKenzie

    Jason McKenzie Super Moderator

    Joined:
    Mar 23, 2003
    Messages:
    5,538
    Location:
    Vancouver, BC,Canada
    the Best is the Gel Super Glue. It is advised not to use Crazy Glue

    J
     
  4. Bruce

    Bruce Giant Squid

    Joined:
    Nov 13, 2004
    Messages:
    3,531
    Location:
    Los Angeles, California
    I agree, Super glue gel is the way to go. The two part apoxy works...but any part of the coral that touches it will die. Before I knew of the negative sides of the two part I used it and eventually the coral will grow over it...but super glue gel is much better for the coral.
     
  5. sharkatak

    sharkatak Flamingo Tongue

    Joined:
    Oct 25, 2006
    Messages:
    105
    Thanks guys.I've never seen the gel before.I'll check out the local hardware tomorrow.
     
  6. amcarrig

    amcarrig Super Moderator

    Joined:
    Aug 4, 2004
    Messages:
    9,219
    Location:
    CT
    I use superglue gel to attach frags to plugs then attach the plug to my rockwork using the 2 part epoxy.
     
  7. vtfishies

    vtfishies Astrea Snail

    Joined:
    Jan 6, 2008
    Messages:
    35
    Location:
    fairfax, vermont
    you can also find super glue gel at ur local dollar stores...i also use both..i like the super glue gel for soft corals unattached..and the epoxy for those that are are small rubble..
     
  8. Click Here!

  9. baugherb

    baugherb Giant Squid

    Joined:
    Sep 8, 2007
    Messages:
    5,205
    Location:
    southington, ohio
    I use the gel also....
     
  10. ziggy222

    ziggy222 Fire Goby

    Joined:
    Jul 21, 2006
    Messages:
    1,342
    Location:
    valencia,pa.
    so far i have'nt had problems with any kind of super glue gel.i've used alot of different kinds.usually whatevers real cheap
     
  11. baugherb

    baugherb Giant Squid

    Joined:
    Sep 8, 2007
    Messages:
    5,205
    Location:
    southington, ohio
    good to know ziggy. I found a 6 pack on sale, but it wasn't the gel. I'll give it a shot... thanks....
     
  12. reef_guru

    reef_guru Humpback Whale

    Joined:
    Apr 4, 2007
    Messages:
    2,753
    Location:
    joliet,il
    yup, super glue gel