Mounting frags

wonderloss · 03-24-2008, 12:41 PM

I have a couple of frags that I cannot get to stay put.
One is a small piece of rock with some large ricordia on it. The other is a piece of rock with zoanthids on it. I have tried loctite superglue gel, but I have not had any luck getting them to stay. What else is recommended to hold these in place? Is there a good reef safe epoxy that can be used? I would prefer something that can be used underwater so I do not have to dismantle my aquascaping to get them in place.

mps9506 · 03-24-2008, 01:22 PM

Depending on the size of the rock, epoxy usually works well. I use a two part epoxy called Aquamend. You can find it at Home Depot for pretty cheap.
when using the epoxy to attach stuff keep in mind you don't really use it as an adhesive, but put a big chunk in the rock and mold it into the crevices and really push the rock into the epoxy, once it hardens it holds the rock, as opposed to adhering to the surface of the rock.

Whiskey · 03-24-2008, 01:26 PM

I always use super glue gell (the locktite kind) for this sort of thing,.. I put a bunch of it on the rock (A good size ball of it) then put it underwater, quickly moving it to the spot on the rock where I want it. Now remember, the glue forms a "Shell" right when it hits the water (SW makes it dry instantly) so I put it on the rock and wiggle it around until that shell is broken and the wet glue underneeth can bond to the rock in the tank.

Whiskey

Owzer · 03-26-2008, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by wonderloss

I have a couple of frags that I cannot get to stay put.
One is a small piece of rock with some large ricordia on it. The other is a piece of rock with zoanthids on it. I have tried loctite superglue gel, but I have not had any luck getting them to stay. What else is recommended to hold these in place? Is there a good reef safe epoxy that can be used? I would prefer something that can be used underwater so I do not have to dismantle my aquascaping to get them in place.

What I do is to glue frags onto tiny pieces of rock
which are then wedged into the desired spot... Good luck!

KimPossible · 03-29-2008, 10:27 PM

I use stockings. I cut a section of stocking out, wrap it around the mushroom or ric and the rock; tie it off on the side and in a couple days and when I take it off, they are attached. Make sure that it is not too tight, just snug enough to keep it in place.

03-24-2008, 01:22 PM	#2 (permalink)
mps9506 Totally back Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 8,525 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Mounting frags Depending on the size of the rock, epoxy usually works well. I use a two part epoxy called Aquamend. You can find it at Home Depot for pretty cheap. when using the epoxy to attach stuff keep in mind you don't really use it as an adhesive, but put a big chunk in the rock and mold it into the crevices and really push the rock into the epoxy, once it hardens it holds the rock, as opposed to adhering to the surface of the rock. __________________ Mike Reefkeeping Since '99 Help Build Reefpedia Premium Memberships Available! Support Reef Sanctuary Sponsors

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Whiskey Just some guy, you know? Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 850 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Mounting frags I always use super glue gell (the locktite kind) for this sort of thing,.. I put a bunch of it on the rock (A good size ball of it) then put it underwater, quickly moving it to the spot on the rock where I want it. Now remember, the glue forms a "Shell" right when it hits the water (SW makes it dry instantly) so I put it on the rock and wiggle it around until that shell is broken and the wet glue underneeth can bond to the rock in the tank. Whiskey __________________ I'm the guy that ruined it for everyone. I say, what occurs to me to say, when it occurs to me to say it, much more I cannot say. Stop by and welcome me to RS,.. this takes you direct to my new pics: http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...tml#post356787

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KimPossible Golden Moray Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Gilbert, Arizona Posts: 2,549 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Mounting frags I use stockings. I cut a section of stocking out, wrap it around the mushroom or ric and the rock; tie it off on the side and in a couple days and when I take it off, they are attached. Make sure that it is not too tight, just snug enough to keep it in place. __________________ Kim ~My environment is a product of myself~

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