Cynoacrylate for sticking coral frags

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  1. nanomania

    nanomania Vagabond Butterfly

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    the country where i stay, i dont get super glue gel or any coral sticking glue. Iv heard that Cynoacrylate (in a hardware store) can be used for it, has anyone used this? is it safe?
     
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  2. Crimson Ghost

    Crimson Ghost Blue Ringed Angel

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    Yes its safe, basically its just a gel superglue and will be inert once it cures.
     
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  3. nanomania

    nanomania Vagabond Butterfly

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    can apply it on the coral and then attach the coral directly into the tank on a big rock which i cannot remove from the tank?
     
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    jimmy_beaner Teardrop Maxima Clam

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    it's best to use a small amount. Don't let any get on the coral tissue itself. If you use a small amount, if you *have* to break it free later it's a lot easier. I've used the "sandwich" method. You take some underwater putty, put some super glue on the bottom and top then sandwich it between the rock and the coral.
     
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  5. nanomania

    nanomania Vagabond Butterfly

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    that sounds good
     
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    nanomania Vagabond Butterfly

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    but cant u apply glue on the bottom of monti cap thn place on the rock directly into the tank
     
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    Yes you can. You will need to rub the coral in a circle where you want it placed because the glue will skin over when it contacts the water.
     
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    blackraven1425 Giant Squid

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    +1, he knows the deal.

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  9. nanomania

    nanomania Vagabond Butterfly

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    thanx guys....
     
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