Coral Care
Coral Frag Mounting Guide: Glue, Epoxy, and Plug Techniques
How to securely mount frags using cyanoacrylate gel, two-part epoxy, and the right frag plug placement.
A well-mounted frag grows; a loose frag tumbles, gets stung, and dies. Three techniques cover almost every coral mounting situation.
Cyanoacrylate gel
Best for SPS frags on plugs. Apply a pea-sized blob, press in place underwater for 20 seconds.Two-part epoxy
Best for LPS and large softie colonies. Knead until uniform color, press into rockwork crevices.Related reading
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