Gluing Orange Digitata

**CarmieJo** · 05-13-2006, 09:39 PM

A fellow reefer gave me a frag of orange digitata. I though I had gel super glue at home but I can't find it. Can I use regular super glue? Or can I attach it to the piece of coral rubble I have with rubber bands? Thanks.

fat walrus · 05-13-2006, 10:12 PM

regular super glue just doen't have enough consistency for me, especially on rubble. don't use rubberband, it'll cause irritation and tissue die-off. put it in a cup until you get the gel.

**CarmieJo** · 05-13-2006, 10:21 PM

Like just a cup of water sitting by itself or in a cup in the tank? Will it be OK until tomorrow or should I run to Wally World?

fat walrus · 05-13-2006, 10:27 PM

cup inside the tank. your are just preventing it from flopping around

**Amphibious** · 05-13-2006, 10:31 PM

It will be fine until tomorrow. I have used regular super glue before but, gel is easier.

Dick

fat walrus · 05-13-2006, 10:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Amphibious

It will be fine until tomorrow. I have used regular super glue before but, gel is easier.

Dick

yes Amphibious is right. i forgot to say i"ve had them in cups for days. by the way, what is wally world?

**CarmieJo** · 05-13-2006, 10:41 PM

OK. I will do that. Wally world = Wal mart.

fat walrus · 05-13-2006, 10:47 PM

not the biggest fan of walmart. i kept thinking wally world like amusement park in eddie murphy's beverly hills cop.

**CarmieJo** · 05-13-2006, 10:50 PM

I agree but it is the only place around here that would have it and is open now.

**CarmieJo** · 05-13-2006, 10:55 PM

I actually ran to the grocery store that is about 5 miles away and they just had regular. Wal mart is like 15 miles away. So I can just pick up some tomorrow after church.

fat walrus · 05-13-2006, 11:03 PM

make sure you dry the rubble and frag, water will activate the gel and cause it to harden quickly without sticking.

**CarmieJo** · 05-13-2006, 11:16 PM

like dry it (the frag) with a towel or something?

fat walrus · 05-13-2006, 11:25 PM

pat the bottom of the frag with a towel. the rubble i woud dry ahead of time.

**CarmieJo** · 05-13-2006, 11:27 PM

OK. I will pull the piece of rubble out tonight and let it dry. Then tomorrow when I get the glue it will be nice and dry.

**Amphibious** · 05-13-2006, 11:36 PM

Paper towels work fine for pat drying.

**CarmieJo** · 05-13-2006, 11:42 PM

OK. Thanks

***Rob*** · 05-14-2006, 02:37 AM

great advice all, i agree with all points for Amp. and Walrus...

good luck with this Carmie..

once i get my frag tank up i will be doing some videos on this, but just not ready yet..