mr.fishman01 Posted February 26, 2007 Share Posted February 26, 2007 Do i need to buy some of that sticky epoxy stuff or can i use something that is househeld to stick the frags to a rock? thanks Link to comment
sephroth_r1 Posted February 26, 2007 Share Posted February 26, 2007 cyno acrylate super glue gel Link to comment
paneubert Posted February 26, 2007 Share Posted February 26, 2007 Emphasis on the "gel". Liquid is harder to work with. Link to comment
mr.fishman01 Posted February 26, 2007 Author Share Posted February 26, 2007 where could i pick some of this up at? Link to comment
Six Posted February 26, 2007 Share Posted February 26, 2007 depedning on the frag, you can use either epoxy or glue. i just rdered from this guy on ebay on friday and got the package today -very quick shipping and a cheap price. this retails for $10. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...p;rd=1&rd=1 ive used this glue and it works really well. gl and hf (happy fragging) Link to comment
paneubert Posted February 26, 2007 Share Posted February 26, 2007 No offense to "six", but you can also just go to Home Depot or wherever else sells Super Glue and buy one for like 2 bucks. You really can't go wrong. Just get some that says "Gel". I know it might sound weird to have somebody tell you that you can just throw some standard household super glue in your tank, but you can. Link to comment
sephroth_r1 Posted February 26, 2007 Share Posted February 26, 2007 not any kind. its gotta be the cyno acrylate. i get the loc tite brand for 2 bucks. but check and make sure, or kiss those corals bye bye. Link to comment
adam1121 Posted February 26, 2007 Share Posted February 26, 2007 I went to big lots and got a pack of 2 tubes for .80 cents and used it on my sps frags. It DID NOT work for the mushrooms but it did for my zoo frags also Link to comment
sephroth_r1 Posted February 26, 2007 Share Posted February 26, 2007 Gotta remember, that glue cures HOT. shrooms arnt something to use glue on really either way. zoos, yes, they are resiliant. Best thing to do Put Glue on plug/disk/rubble dip in water to form a skin Attach frag lightly Place in a lower flo area, give time to heal/encrust ENJOY! Link to comment
adam1121 Posted February 26, 2007 Share Posted February 26, 2007 Gotta remember, that glue cures HOT. shrooms arnt something to use glue on really either way. zoos, yes, they are resiliant. Best thing to do Put Glue on plug/disk/rubble dip in water to form a skin Attach frag lightly Place in a lower flo area, give time to heal/encrust ENJOY! Yeah i knew that. I just wanted to do something with the mushroom so i already had everything out just did it. But....my pump is really strong and it slimed up so the glue didn't hold and it got blown away somewhere in my tank. Oh well. Link to comment
sephroth_r1 Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 put it in a shot glass with some LR to attach to. it will do its thing in no time. Link to comment
mr.fishman01 Posted February 27, 2007 Author Share Posted February 27, 2007 so i go to home depot. What glue am i looking for? Super glue or acrylate or what? im not attaching shrooms, i think they are polyps. Link to comment
sephroth_r1 Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 gotta know what your attaching, lol. get the cyno acryalte super glue. the loc-tite brand is what I use Link to comment
Reef Casa Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 Crazy Glue, make sure it contians cynocryalte (can't spell it). I have used epxoy but find crazy glue more effective. Its easier to glue rock to rock then it is from coral to rock. I use a brand that is just called " super glue" and make sure you get the "gel" type. Link to comment
Six Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 yeah, you can use super glue, sure. i used to use it all the time. but it became an issue when it was $2 per good quality tube, and each lasted maybe 3-6 frags. The $1 store tubes were horrible and liquidy. The gel was also not a consistancy i personally prefer for frags. even bought as "gel" it came out more like wet elmer's glue. im not saying you cant use other products, im just saying from experience, 5 tubes of super glue wouldnt even come close to the quality of the brand i mentioned. also, in case youre wondering, that is not my ebay auction, i just bought something from them and was happy with the results. GL Link to comment
sephroth_r1 Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 thats all you get Six? I got so far... My rack system Some odds and ends around th e house A gate on the Prizm Skimmer to put filter floss on the outlet A project for concept development And i still have plenty left. Last time I made frags I got about 30 zoo frags outa it, and it was about half used. Buck for Buck I like the Loc-Tite Brand. Ill give that stuff a try that you linked to tho. Always willing to try new things Link to comment
reefone Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 if u go to a hobby shop they sell something called ca glue its the same as super glue gel and u can get a big bottle of it keep it in the fridge and it will last longer. Link to comment
mr.fishman01 Posted February 27, 2007 Author Share Posted February 27, 2007 So they sell all of this at Home Depot? or a local hobby store? Link to comment
Kool-cat Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 I use crazy glue on my zoa frags. Take the frag and rock out of the water, use a paper towel to dry surface and apply. Link to comment
reefone Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 So they sell all of this at Home Depot? or a local hobby store? home depot sells the loctite brand and some others Link to comment
sephroth_r1 Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 home depot, lowes, walmart, anywhere, just take a quick glance. Link to comment
Six Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 thats all you get Six? I got so far... My rack system Some odds and ends around th e house A gate on the Prizm Skimmer to put filter floss on the outlet A project for concept development And i still have plenty left. Last time I made frags I got about 30 zoo frags outa it, and it was about half used. Buck for Buck I like the Loc-Tite Brand. Ill give that stuff a try that you linked to tho. Always willing to try new things Well, it leaks all over the place. i must have the worst SG gel available! maybe ill try it again when i use all the "good stuff". oh, i didnt mention i glue my fingers together too? I glue frags that aren't really flat onto rough plugs and rubble. the thicker the better for me. i guess that all depends on what you use it for. if u go to a hobby shop they sell something called ca glue its the same as super glue gel and u can get a big bottle of it keep it in the fridge and it will last longer. that may be worth a try if it's cheap. Link to comment
sephroth_r1 Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 oh, i didnt mention i glue my fingers together too? That would do it... Link to comment
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