New frags- corals aren't attached

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  1. SwimsWithFish

    SwimsWithFish Giant Squid

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    Just got back from the lfs with three frags, one zoa and two shrooms. The shrooms aren't attached to the rock, same with the zoa, what do I do? Please help, there acclimating.
     
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  2. cosmo

    cosmo Giant Squid

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    Get some shot glasses fill them half way with rubble, put mesh over them, wait a week or so! Then glue the pieces they attach to plugs! If ya have a spare body wash loofa thing that hasn't been used, unwind that! Works great!
     
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  3. SwimsWithFish

    SwimsWithFish Giant Squid

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    Thanks Cosmo!
     
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  4. cosmo

    cosmo Giant Squid

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    No prob! Put the frags in too!;) also rinse ur glasses with rodi water good to get any soap off!
     
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  5. SwimsWithFish

    SwimsWithFish Giant Squid

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    Will do![​IMG]
     
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    SwimsWithFish Giant Squid

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    I'm scared to touch the zoas:0
     
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  7. ingtar_shinowa

    ingtar_shinowa Giant Squid

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    just wash you hads before and after you should be fine, even with a sensitivity/alerigy to palytoxin
     
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  8. SwimsWithFish

    SwimsWithFish Giant Squid

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    Alright. Zoas look nasty when extended lol.
     
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    SwimsWithFish Giant Squid

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    Here they are![​IMG][​IMG]

    Is it ok that the shroom is upside down?
     
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    SwimsWithFish Giant Squid

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    How long will it take for them to attach?
     
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