Aqua-Tech silicon used to glue corals to rocks?

[satx-94integraLS]

ive got a tube of aqua-tech 100% clear silicon rubber sealant that i used to seal up a few minor leaks in my old 20 tall.

i was wondering since it says its marine and freshwater safe, if i could use this to glue corals to rocks.


i ask because i have a troublesome coral that wont stay put and im not going out to buy superglue for this one guy.

yes no?


its made by regent pet products and i picked it up at wal mart for 5 bux.

[LoneStar]

Why not epoxy them together? I've seen epoxy sticks at the LFS.

[satx-94integraLS]

dont have any epoxy, only got silicon. i have some gel super glue that didnt work and i dont wanna stress these guys out more than i have too...

[LoneStar]

Well theres only one way to find out.......

[satx-94integraLS]

noooo! i paid too much for these pieces to attempt that :(

[akm]

I dont think its a great idea, silicone releases acetic acid when its curing. What kind of coral is it?

[satx-94integraLS]

a leather frag, a nice blue ric and some blue zos...

guess silicon is a no no :(

[blueboy]

silicone is only safe after it cures, and it will not stick to a wet surface, and it will not cure under water, but it will release some nasty toxins( as akm stated) i wouldn't even think of putting wet silicone in my tank.

[akm]

Just try wedging them in between some rock for now. You work at fin addict right? Just borrow a tube from them next time you go back.

[cpreefguy]

First off, glue and epoxy will not work on the leather of ricordea, they secrete too much slime for anything to adhere to them. I suggest going out and getting some mesh, like bridal veil material, and use that to secure the frags to a piece of LR. The super glue will work on the zoos, but put it in water immediatly after gluing as to not burn the zooanthids skin.

[satx-94integraLS]

hm... never thought of getting mesh. ill give that a try :)

[cpreefguy]

works like a charm. good luck

[satx-94integraLS]

i checked the tank and the ric is in the same spot. MAYBE he attached finally :X we shall see, but im gonna get mesh tomorrow :D

[brewercm]

You can also attempt to toothpick the leather and shroom to a rock until it attaches, that's the way I do them. Just make sure it's in a low flow area so it will not get blown around while trying to attach.