kylekruko85 Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 I got a couple loose ricordeas and would like to attach it directly to my scape without putting it on a plug or rubble. I was able to find a dead spot for one but the other keeps blowing away. Is there any reason I can't trap it in place with a small piece of rubble while it adheres naturally? It's not on top of it. I just kind tried to block flow. I guess the only thing I don't like is that it's not getting a tons of light. It looked to being doing well in the spot. I just couldn't keep it there. Link to comment
aaron186 Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 I was able to get mine to attach by using a clear plastic cup placed over the rock where I wanted the ric to attach. Just poke a few small holes in it and either glue the cup or use rubber bands Link to comment
rjl45 Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 You need something to block the flow and give the ric a chance to attach. Keep in mind, if it doesn't like where you put it, it will detach and float away. I have a huge one still on a plug, buried into the sand. It almost let go, but I caught it and moved to a new location. It couldn't be happier and has since reattached firmly to the plug. Link to comment
kylekruko85 Posted May 25, 2016 Author Share Posted May 25, 2016 i was able to block flow with some rubble and so far so good. I almost lost my big one under my aquascape one day but was able to retrieve it luckily without moving rocks around. Link to comment
niQo Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 I put mine on a rock that I placed in a corner of my tank. I don't remember if I turned of my mp10 for a little while Link to comment
D Z Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 It will take a couple days for rics to fully attach. Most ppl will put them in a shallow container with small pieces of rubble on the floor of their aquarium for a week or so. If you dont want to have them attach to rubble, then the only 2 things I can suggest you do is rubber band it to your rockwork or use some clear netting to hold it to the face of the rock. Just make sure it is getting flow or it may melt away. Also make sure you are not covering its mouth. I would leave it with the rubber band or netting for at least a week before attempting to remove. Hope that helps. Link to comment
kylekruko85 Posted May 25, 2016 Author Share Posted May 25, 2016 They seem to be happy I just did a water change so they retracted a little but I'm pretty sure they have attached. Link to comment
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