xenia frag

[jrhein]

I was just curious if I can glue some xenia frags from another tank into mine? Suggestions?

[GaryP]

You can't really glue soft corals like Xenia. Its better to let it attach to some rubble first then glue the rubble where you want it. The other way to do it is to attach it to rubble with bridal veil material which is sort of like the material that they use to make aquarium fish nets. You can get bridal veil in the fabric dept. at Wal-Mart for about $1/yd.

Gary

[mattheyn]

I have had luck with super glue. The only problem is that the glue doesn't hold for very long (maybe 2 days). In some cases this is just long enough for the xenia to attach. If you are going to use this approach, put the xenia in a low flow area until it attaches. I ahve found that using rubber-bands also works nicely. Just don't put them on to tightly, otherwise it may cut it in half.

[TAXMAN]

Stick a toothpick through the base of the Xenia and then the rubberband to hold the toothpick onto the rock. But not too tight. This will force the base of the Xenia onto the rock. You can even lay it down sideways on a rock. They will attach from any position. Pretty reziliant corals.

[wkopplin]

I just throw in the pieces with lots of rubble and let it mount wherever it wants.