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ds1196
Fri, 23rd Sep 2005, 05:46 PM
Every time I put a coral frag in the place that I want it, a hermit crab knocks it off! I know that I can use glue to place the corals, but I don't know what kind is safe for the tank. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance!

JimD
Fri, 23rd Sep 2005, 06:00 PM
Pretty much any type of super glue "gel" will work. You can either glue it directly to the existing rock, or glue it to a piece of rubble and put it where you want it.

LoneStar
Fri, 23rd Sep 2005, 06:17 PM
I use super glue gel and glue the piece outside of the tank on the rock and then place it back in the tank. Seems to hold better that way. I was just about to post where I can find a LARGE tube of super glue gel. The little .07 tubes kinda stink. Anyone know where to get a bunch at?

bigdscobra
Fri, 23rd Sep 2005, 07:35 PM
Have you tried Home Depot for a bigger tube?

::pete::
Fri, 23rd Sep 2005, 07:37 PM
The best glue to date in my opinion and Brians is super glue gel from loc tite. It doesnt dry up with the top on and is in a tube 2 -3 times as big. I have gotten it at lowes. @ 5 a tube

LoneStar
Fri, 23rd Sep 2005, 07:41 PM
The last time I checked HD did not have any larger tubes. I will have to check out Lowes. ;)

ds1196
Fri, 23rd Sep 2005, 07:51 PM
I don't have to worry about the glue leeching chemicals into the tank?

::pete::
Fri, 23rd Sep 2005, 07:54 PM
No ... its fine

LoneStar
Fri, 23rd Sep 2005, 07:54 PM
I don't think there is a big impact on leeching the chemicals. From what I have read on here and seen in the LFS, thats what everyone uses so it must be safe....enough.

ds1196
Fri, 23rd Sep 2005, 07:58 PM
Great! Thanks for all the help.